Comments on: A Rabbit Hole in an MRI Machine?

By: Lynne Morrell

Lynne Morrell — Sun, 03 May 2009 15:29:15 +0000

Hey there cutie patutie! Great story. Love that you were able to float to some lovely places:)
Years ago I had to have an MRI…before “going in” the guy asked me if I was claustrophobic. “I don’t think so” was my answer.

Once I was put in the tube…to rot and die…I realized that maybe I was. So, I started to talk (out loud)to myself “oh-no…I don’t think I can do this!!!!” All of a sudden a voice came from somewhere and said “so you are claustrophobic!”

That was a very very very long 1/2 hour. If I ever have to have another one…it I am going to say a big resounding “YES” to the Valium and then I will be able to go down my own kind of rabbit hole:)

By: Terri

Terri — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:40:41 +0000

Your imagination is a gift. I love your description of your experience. Glad you made it through the MRI.

By: Square Peg Guy

Square Peg Guy — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:37:52 +0000

I actually worked at a company that designed and manufactured MRIs. So I’ve had a few voluntary / elective scans. I tend to go into a dreamless, restless sleep.

I also did the “Lemon Squeezer” at Lost River in New Hampshire. It’s basically a really tight crawlspace that has the pointy end of a huge boulder sticking down into it. So I guess I’m not averse to tight places.

By: Renee

Renee — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:55:49 +0000

Oh Kerry
My stomach knotted up just hearing you talk about the MRI and tight fit….you did an amazing job of removing yourself from the situation…Glad you are home and in your sanctuary again.

By: Mom

Mom — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:28:46 +0000

Wonderful to know your MRI went so well. Kerry what an incredible imagination you have. A truly wonderful gift!!! Just like when you were a wee 2 year old, and you had imaginary friends, Wooka, Haaka, and Paul.
So glad we could pray for you at the exact time of your MRI. And you are welcome regarding the candles.

By: Sherlock

Sherlock — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:40:25 +0000

MRIs scare me to death. I tried valium and that didn’t work. So for the past five MRIs, I’ve gone to the clinic that has the open-sided MRI. It was calming and quiet that I fell asleep every time.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 23:45:29 +0000

Barbara, yes, your brother-inlaw said it, it does feel like being in a casket on a construction site! I think though if I thought about it while in the MRI machine, it might freak me out.

Think its great it makes you laugh in the midst of an MRI. It’s funny what tickles each of our funny bones and gets through tough stuff. Thank goodness for humor, the ultimate soul soother.

By: Barbara K.

Barbara K. — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:54:56 +0000

Great image – rabbit hole. Before my first MRI, my brother-in-law described the experience as like being in a casket on a construction site. That totally cracked me up. Now, whenever I have an MRI, I think of his description and it still makes me laugh.