Another step in the right direction..

Hello again!! Well A LOT has happened since last posting! I have now had blood tests, where not one but SIX tubes were taken!! I think i handled the whole thing pretty well, I didn't flinch, and it truly was not as bad as I had thought it would be, so I was proud :) Those were sent away and to my knowledge have come back clear as they haven't mentioned them again and have proceeded to book the next step to Surgery- An MRI. An MRI is a scan that happens in a long tube with loud noises, and big magnets. The scan itself took just over an hour, although it seemed to only last around 40 minutes. It wasn't painful, or the worst thing I've ever done, but I don't mind if I never have to do that again!! The table was a bit hard, so my shoulder and ribs were sticking out in all angles so I definitely was not comfortable, and that made my neck pretty sore, as well as the loud and continuous bleeping giving me a lasting headache. I wasn't claustrophobic at all, they do it really well. It's light and open, you have a panic button and can press it if you have questions or want to stop or get out. I did use it once actually, as i could feel the left side of my left hand going numb, and a little bit of pain down that arm. I wiggled it around for a few minutes while they paused the scan and eventually it came right so away I went, and the rest went smoothly. They give you headphones so I could listen to my favourite radio station in between the music being drowned out by the noise. I came out tired and a bit stiff, but overall it went really well. I can't wait for the next step to get underway, as everything seems to be getting a bit closer... YAY! Lately I have begun to get a few pain spasms around my shoulders, neck and upper spine, but not so much that it is even really annoying at all. People have been really supportive so far, and it's great to hear that it  isn't noticeable to them. :) So, I guess I'll write again soon.