Thanks to friend we made it out in one piece

@sallypup (69795)
Centralia, Washington
July 15, 2026 7:57pm CST
Friend is a huge devotee of all things leopard. Today was my day to engage in medical scans. I teased her about me wearing a leopard hat. She showed up right on time and yup, she brought three leopard hats. And she had one on her head. Adorable. I put that silly leopard bucket on my head and headed in- first to give ALL my info to the nice intake lady and also to give her access to my bank so she could withdraw $150.00 for one of the scans. She couldn't find the larger bill so I said fine. Two nurses approached me with two paper cups- at least 10 ounces each. I had to drink that contrast yummy before I was taken in to have more contrast injected. I made it through the first scan then was told we had two hours to wait for the next one. The longer one. Friend took me to a nice local coffee shop. I had barely eaten that morning so I indulged in a pumpkin muffin. We got back to the hospital a little early so we walked around, found the outside memorial garden- very meditative and nice. We also found the tiny chapel. The final scan was long. At least forty minutes BUT the tech put music on from Youtube. I chose Celtic folk. That helped a bunch. Now I am flat out tired and thinking about a vegetarian Dominos pizza. Wish I could sleep.
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@MarieCoyle (62562)
16 Jul
I know you dreaded this day...what a gem your friend is, to make it better in every way she could. I hope you can eat some of your pizza and maybe you can rest. I'm glad this day is over for you, Lenore.
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
@MarieCoyle Thanks!! Hot cheese and garlic. Good stuff.
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@MarieCoyle (62562)
16 Jul
@sallypup Sounds like a great way to end a very long day.
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@AmbiePam (126422)
• United States
16 Jul
Friend is the best. I’m so glad she helped you get through it. I really wish you could sleep too, though. It would help you so much, but you know that.
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
@AmbiePam Thanks. Friend is also going to hook me up with the lady who runs a support group.
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@AmbiePam (126422)
• United States
16 Jul
@sallypup That’s wonderful.
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@snowy22315 (212574)
• United States
16 Jul
You made it through. I am sure that is a load off your mind.
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
Thanks @snowy22315.
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@DaddyEvil (177926)
• United States
16 Jul
I'm glad you made it through the scans okay and you can have anything you want before you climb in bed and snooze the night away. Sleep tight!
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@DaddyEvil (177926)
• United States
16 Jul
@sallypup You're very welcome. I'm always fine, thanks.
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
@DaddyEvil Thanks. I hope you are doing okay if not better.
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@RasmaSandra (100527)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
16 Jul
Glad you got through it all and I hope it all works out in your favor,
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
@RasmaSandra Thank you.
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@JudyEv (387685)
• Rockingham, Australia
16 Jul
Well done you. You've done so well when it's all been such a huge challenge. And well done friend too. What a great comfort she has been. The leopard hats sound so cool.
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
@JudyEv Thanks. Next up is talking to the doc about treatment. AND the condition of my bones. That part is scary to me.
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@GardenGerty (170512)
• United States
17 Jul
Your day makes mine sound paltry. Drink lots of water to help your kidneys deal with the yummy contrast. dyes. Lying still for scans is very uncomfortable. A pumpkin muffin sounds delicious.
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@wolfgirl569 (140092)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Jul
Glad you got through the day. Sounds like a great friend.
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@Fleura (36145)
• United Kingdom
16 Jul
Friends like that are precious Hope you had a good rest after that.
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@Ronrybs (21607)
• London, England
16 Jul
Leopard seems to be very popular. Can't say it something I'd wear myself!
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
@Ronnybs I needed the joke.
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@thelme55 (79721)
• Germany
16 Jul
I am glad you made it through and your friend was with you.
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@sallypup (69795)
• Centralia, Washington
16 Jul
@thelma55 thanks very much.
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16 Jul
I would be tired too if I had to undergo those scans Lenore. Not sure I would have enjoyed the pumpkin muffin though