CT Scan 20240528

I finally got a CT scan on my right leg/ankle/foot. It took a long time because the imaging center could not reach my surgeon’s office to get info for insurance approval. Last time, it only took a few days, not two weeks. My surgeon’s office is sometimes very difficult to reach. I had that experience when I tried to get my medical leave approved. Without insurance, the CT scan would cost me about $320.

The scan was very quick. It only took about five minutes. I must be the first patient since the CT machine room was very warm when I walked in. I was expecting the room to be freezing cold since all medical scanning rooms seem to be frigid. However, as the CT machine warmed up and started scanning, the air conditioning kicked in and the room got cold very quickly. I tried to take a photo while lying down but decided to keep my phone in my pocket.

The results will be ready this afternoon and sent to my surgeon. I am hoping and praying that my new condition is not too bad. I also want to ask to wear the airboot instead of getting another total-contact cast. I have been plagued with the symptoms of panic attacks for over a week and I cannot stand it anymore. Even now, after six hours, I am still experiencing the symptoms of the huge 3:00 am attack. Every website says the symptoms should only last up to 30 minutes but nothing has subsided for me yet.

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Here is what the scan looked like on the computer at my surgeon’s office. He could scroll through the layers of the scan.