The machine that goes "Bing!"

12/17/2014

Walking over at 7 am to start the day. This is part of the big "Main Building."

The title is from a scene in a Monty Python sketch, in case you were wondering. And that's what I kept thinking about today as I got all the tests that went bing, boink, buzz and every other onomatopoeia you can think of.

    We had lab work, then an EKG. Then we had a consult with the surgeon's nurse practitioner who is a wonderful lady looking forward to moving back to her family's farm when she retires. Off for an MRI. That makes ALL of the noises above, but being in the machine for 45 minutes didn't bother me. Of course, I'm the girl who deliberately locked herself into a friend's locker in high school so I could bust out at her when she came to switch books between classes. Any Dow High grads reading this remember that incident? One of my finest! But I digress. Finished up with a CT with contrast and was done for the day about 4 pm.notice
    All of this will let the team stage me. Where I'm staged determines the course of attack. I found myself, while killing time in the MRI machine, putting The Little Bastard on notice. The conversation went like this: "You feel that, you little bastard? We're getting a bead on you. We're coming for you. This is only the warning shot across the bow."
    So, nothing to report tonight, just a lot of tests. Stay tuned for the full report tomorrow. Joe & I are doing well, very well actually, so all your prayers, thoughts, comments are working. Thank you ALL!

This is what you wear for your MRI. I followed up with a CT scan, which was in another building connected by a skywalk to several other buildings. I thought I might be mistaken for a doctor, but I wasn't and that ruined my fun. Next time, I'm mugging a real doc in a blind corner and "borrowing" their white coat.

16 Comments

Cindy Cassity

12/17/2014 11:04:30 am

You are rockin' that outfit woman! You got this! Peace.

Sharon Griswold

12/17/2014 11:53:55 am

That is definitely a little bastard kicking outfit that you're rockin'. Was that Sue's locker by chance?

Tiffany Flatt

12/17/2014 11:59:11 am

You are an inspiration and in the short time I have known you I admire your spirit and determination. How are the girls doing? I am thinking and praying for them as this must be very hard on them.

Tricia Armstrong link

12/17/2014 12:18:45 pm

Just as we cheered you on for the Boston Marathon, we are cheering you on for this challenge.

Tell me, how is it that you can pull the Monty Python out of your back pocket at ANY given moment?

Prayers are strong and uplifting. You, Joe, and L & A are in the community's thoughts and prayers this week. And in our chuckles, thank you very much.

Maris link

12/17/2014 01:19:21 pm

Hey my good friend and ex-fellow National Agriculture Quadrathlon Champion Teammate -- my thoughts and prayers are with you, keep the good vibes going because I know you are going to make it thru this. I first learned of this last Saturday when picking up that gawd awful looking "KSU Football Tailgate Party Trailer" from the ranch that Joe and you so graciously allowed me and Fat Bastard to park during football season so we didn't have to drag back and forth to eastern Kansas. The first few miles driving after Joe broke the news to me I am man enough to admit (surprise surprise) that I had tears in my eyes BUT then suddenly it hit me........this little lady has always been one tough SOB (excuse the language) and she will end up kicking some ass and taking names when all is said and done. Before you know it we will all again be convened at parking spot #913 (believe that's the right number, I'm getting old and forgetful you know) at Bill Snyder Stadium meeting up for our traditonal adult beverage routine before, at halftime, and after the game!!!! You're an inspiration (and always have been) to me and so many people..........knock 'em out girl and keep up the positive attitude. A friend always -- Maris

Kris

12/18/2014 12:54:27 am

What you didn't do your hair to complete that rocking outfit! You can beat this! You will kill it with humor and grace.

Laura Downey

12/18/2014 01:09:28 am

Little Bastard.... You've been nothing but a pain in my sister's ass! Time for you to get the hell outta Dodge. Can't say I'll be sorry to see you go....

My beautiful little sister is an amazing woman in so many ways..... I stand in awe of , you yet again! And I forgive you for ruining my camel hair skirt in high school ;)

Brandi

12/18/2014 01:42:40 am

Kick that Little Bastard to the curb - thinking and praying for you daily!

Callea Breiner

12/18/2014 03:04:11 am

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Barb!

Tommy Ash

12/18/2014 03:35:19 am

Barb, I was just made aware of The Little Bastard via Debbie Blythe's Facebook page. Not sure if you remember me or not, but I did some computer networking work for you a few years back. We will be praying for you and hoping to see the little bastard's ass kicked!! Take care and God bless!! Oh. Merry Christmas too!!

Lindy Lindquist

12/18/2014 03:35:46 am

Keep on rockin it, you two!

Daren Williams link

12/18/2014 04:02:04 am

I can see a whole series of posts based on Monty Python skits. Or at least one more that will surely be appropriate at some point: The Ministry of Silly Walks!

Jennifer Savage

12/18/2014 05:26:31 am

Barb & Joe - Praying for your entire family, keep positive and kick the little bastard's butt. You have lots and lots of people praying for your speedy recovery.

John

12/18/2014 11:59:46 am

My favorite machines are the IVs that finish their course at 2 a.m., after you've fallen asleep following the 1:40 a.m. blood draw. The IV machine will do its own special version of "ping!" and then keep on bloody going "ping!" until either a nurse responds OR you figure out how to silence it yourself. Unfortunately, the hospitals don't grant a rebate on your hospital bill for acknowledging that the IV is done. :OP

By the way, I wish videotape existed of the incident at Dow High. That would be right up there with paging a Mr. Meoff at the Ohio State Fairgrounds.

Bessie Eckhoff

12/18/2014 02:33:38 pm

All of our prayers; your strength and spirit will kick this.

Lisa Rennie Richard

12/19/2014 03:28:37 pm

Barb, I think your memory is better than mine; I take it that was my locker? My kids love even now how easy it is to scare me, so it would all make sense...

Dow High was a long time ago, but I can see in the comments from so many people in your life that you have not stopped smiling--or making other people laugh. That's just another great weapon you bring to this fight.

Praying for great reserves of strength and continued good humor!

Barb Downey

On Dec. 5, 2014, I was diagnosed with rectal cancer. And that's where we start. If you're here for the first time, you'll have to read from the bottom (no pun intended!) up. Go to Dec 2014 and scroll to the bottom of the page...

The machine that goes "Bing!"

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