I have a big exam tomorrow.
By marguicha
@marguicha (230334)
Chile
April 20, 2025 7:36pm CST
I will go tomorrow to a CAT scan. Computer Axial tomography scan. The name sounds terrible and I also dread how much it will cost me.
But I am very much worried about what I have in my stomach so I´ll have to have it.
I´ll go to Dixie´s house and from there we´ll go to the hospital. I´m worried that I haven´t eaten much today. I think that I´ll open a can of tuna because I must not eat anything 4 hours before the exam. And 1 hour before I will have to drink 1 liter of water. That is as horrible as not eating anything. I´ll make me a sandwich late at night.
And I decided not to eat some of my pain pills. There will be time to take them tomorrow. I´ll invite Dixie to a coffee shop after the CAT scan.
Friends, old age is not nice
See you tomorrow.
See you tomorrow.14 people like this
14 responses
@moffittjc (128828)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Apr 25
I wish you the best of luck on your CAT scan. My daughter had a CAT scan on her arm a few months ago to get a better look at a bone tumor, so that the surgeon could plan a course of action for removing it. Between the X-ray, CAT scan and MRI, they had a pretty good graphic look at the tumor and the best way to get in and remove it.
I hope your CAT scan provides some answers as well, and helps find a treatment option to help relieve your pain!
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@DaddyEvil (174245)
• United States
21 Apr 25
I hope your daughter is doing okay and the doctors can get all of the tumor out and she heals quickly and cleanly. Keeping her in my thoughts. 
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@DaddyEvil (174245)
• United States
23 Apr 25
@moffittjc Oh, how great is that? Congratulations to her! 
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@moffittjc (128828)
• Gainesville, Florida
23 Apr 25
@DaddyEvil She had surgery and they were able to remove all of the tumor. She has been given a clean bill of health!
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
26 Apr 25
@marguicha Hopefully, it will point a finger to what is going on!
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
21 Apr 25
Face it with calm and you will be able to handle it Good Luck
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
24 Apr 25
@marguicha It will all be over before you know it
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@DaddyEvil (174245)
• United States
21 Apr 25
I was hoping you had answers by now... Keeping you in my thoughts!
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@DaddyEvil (174245)
• United States
24 Apr 25
@marguicha Yeah, so I assumed from your newest discussion.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
26 Apr 25
@DaddyEvil I have diverticulitis. I could yell of pain.
I´ll write a post later on. I´m on antibiotics.
I´ll write a post later on. I´m on antibiotics.2 people like this
@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
26 Apr 25
I have diverticulitis. I´ll write about it later on.
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@JudyEv (381815)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Apr 25
@marguicha I've read it now. So sorry to hear this.
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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21 Apr 25
I know that cat scans aren’t cheap. But they are not painful on your body, just the pocketbook! I hope you get some answers soon. Saying prayers for you, sweetie!
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
24 Apr 25
Thank you. I will not think about the cost although I´m sure that the exams and doctors will amount to an airplane fare to Aruba.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
26 Apr 25
@MarieCoyle The health insurance paid part of it. But my retirement money is not very good.
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@MarieCoyle (59107)
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24 Apr 25
@marguicha
When you posted about the cost, I got curious and looked up what it would cost in the US. The average Cat scan without insurance is $3,275.00, up to $4,750. Which is crazy expensive...I didn't look up how much that is in your money or costs. Way, way more than an airline ticket here!
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@GardenGerty (169421)
• United States
21 Apr 25
I hope you get some useful answers for all the trouble. Also hope the cost is modest.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
24 Apr 25
The cost is never modest but if it works, I will accept it happily.
@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
24 Apr 25
I hope so. I´m beginning to realise that 80 years of age is a lot.
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@RasmaSandra (97908)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Apr 25
I wish you all the very best, many blessings it all goes well, and will put you in my prayers, Glad to know Dixie is going with you,
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
21 Apr 25
I wish you the best of good health when you go to your medical exam tomorrow.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
26 Apr 25
The doctor found out that I had diverticulitis.
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@Deepizzaguy (122070)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
26 Apr 25
@marguicha I am sorry to learn about your illness.
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
22 Apr 25
I hope to read that the scan went well.
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@marguicha (230334)
• Chile
26 Apr 25
The CAT scan explained what I had. It is diverticulitis
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@LindaOHio (222286)
• United States
29 Apr 25
@marguicha My husband had that. He was able to get along quite well by avoiding certain foods. I hope you feel better soon.
