jimoshel Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Going to do a cat scan on me this time. Thought they did one a week ago but who's keeping count? This makes the 6th test they've pulled on me and they still don't have any idea of what's going on. Cat Scan? For those of you not familiar with the process I'll enlighten you. First they lay you out on this long slab that looks somewhat similiar to the marble slab at the local morgue. Then using either a Sawzall or a cutting torch, depending on how hard your head is they cut the top of your skull off. They then reach inside and remove brain, placing it on a table. Now they bring in the cat. Usually a female but sometimes a tom cat, depending on what's available. After the cat scans the brain they replace it back in the skull and seal it back up. They do these using a 1/8 inch 6013 rod although I've heard some of the more modern facilities are using wire feed welders now. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpine Paradise Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Sounds like a lot of Cat Scans friend, not sure what your issues are, but Cancer could be in your future from to many Cat Scans ;-( See you just live over the hill from me, would love to discuss some alternatives to conventional Meds if you would like, could send you some info!- Clay Montrose, Colo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neohic Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 6013? Geez... sounds to me like they need some better skilled CT operators that can handle a better quality rod. Sure the 6013 will probably do just fine but they might want to think twice about the mere 60,000 pound tensile strength... will that be enough to keep that brain box closed up? What if you have a real head scratcher?! You just might bust a seam!! Maybe bring along some 7018 and ask them to use their best people. I'd also make sure to ask if there'll be any testing of the joint post welding. Key terms here are destructive or non-destructive... you want non-destructive unless you've got someone to drive you home afterwards. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yxmj Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 If it helps you out I have a couple new old stock YJ hood latches......I could send them down to you......just have them put a good quality hing in the back and one of these on eather side (hide them in the side burns).....then you can unlatch them and pop the top anytime a cat goes by.....why wait for a special occation.....I'd watch the Toms though....while he is scanning he might get the urge to mark his territory.... . :MJ 1: . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 I think MRIs are worse. they use a jackhammer to open up your skull. :ack: and I'm not totally sure, but I don't think they put it all back. some parts of my brain seem to be missing. :hmm: at least that would explain the sloshing sound when I sneeze. :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Correction. The party today was a EEG, Not a Cat Scan. Not sure where the error came from. And was informed I have a Pulmonary Wed..Then have one test after that. Damn well better be the last. I'm getting a little tired of this crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinkrun Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Good luck and hang in there Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Damn well better be the last. I'm getting a little tired of this crap. Do what they say and quit complaining. Of course if this happens to me later on I'll be complaining worse than you. : / Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akula69 Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Jim - tell them to look elsewhere for the fountain of youth...its not in your head! and get well damnit....you are too orney to let this keep you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Jim... is it cheaper if you bring your own cat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyav8r Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 They'll run out of tests when you run out of insurance coverage and/or money. When they ran your Lab Tests did they use a chocolate Lab or one of the redder colored ones? I've heard the chocolate Lab Tests are more comprehensive. They can spot things like athlete's foot, jock itch, poison ivy/oak/sumac, psoriasis, dry skin, hives, liver spots, and ingrown toenails that other tests completely miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnj92131 Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 Jim, You have not lived till you have a "transesophageal EKG". The put the EKG transmitter half way down your throat, with the cable running up your throat and out your mouth. All so they get a good view of the back side of your beating heart. A CAT scan is just a walk in the park (as long as you don't mind tight places). Like Don said, Do as they say and quit complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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