Monday, July 28, 2008

Field Trip -- 2 miles round trip

What a field trip...I don't think mom or I realized how much was involved in our jaunt outdoors. Mom is an expert about ambulance set up now that she as been a passenger in the ambulance twice. On the ride down to the MRI site she was commenting on the differences in this ambulance than the one that picked her up on Thursday morning.

For anyone who has had an MRI -- you know first hand how loud the process is. Mom was not sedated the doctors did want her any sleepier than she needs to be. Not only was it loud but it took all of her energy not to move. Mom was doing the math each time the technician told her how long each picture would last. She did great and the process according to mom lasted about 36 minutes. Mom was happy to be back at Alta Bates and we left her with her lunch of fried chicken and a side of chicken noodle soup. She is listening to her Sue Grafton book and taking a rest.

We should have information about the MRI tomorrow. -alissa

2 comments:

Unknown said...

Thanks for the updates! We check every couple or few hours and it's always good to know what's going on. love to you guys and, oh, yes, to Jules, too---marge & bill

Maryellen HIMELL said...

So glad to hear the reports .... and to know that our wonderful Julia is her old self in spirit. I pray the news is good ... whomever is reading these notes to Julia ..please give her a hug from me (if you can get that close) as well as all my love. Noel is sending his as well. When can we visit?