I did the brain MRI today. I had a lot of fear going in, as I am claustrophobic and have had problems with completing MRI's without being sedated. Fortunately, I took some proactive steps to deal with this, so it turned out ok in the end. The next thing on the agenda is getting the port put in Monday, the meeting with the doctor after that, and then my first chemo on Tuesday.
Here is the playlist I put on a CD to get me through the MRI:
Sam & Dave, "You Don't Know Like I Know", The Complete Stax / Volt Singles
The Band, "Lookout Cleveland", The Band
The Bar-Kays, "Soul Finger", The Complete Stax / Volt Singles
The Beach Boys, "The Little Girl I Once Knew" (45 version), Good Vibrations
The Beatles, "Hey Jude", Past Masters Vol. 1
Abite, "Je Suis Fache (I Am Angry)" The Best of World Music
Al Green, "Let's Stay Toegether," Pulp Fiction Original Soundtrack
Average White Band, "Pick Up The Pieces", Best Of
Mo Horizons, "Prince Charles' Latest Affair", Virtual Brazilia
David Bowie, "Queen Bitch", Hunky Dory
The Beatles, "Let It Be", Let It Be Original Soundtrack
Bob Marley, "Git Up Stand Up", Legend
Everclear, "Santa Monica", The Best of Everclear
U2, "Bad (Live)", Wide Awake In America
Steely Dan, "Pretzel Logic" Pretzel Logic
Steve Miller Band, "Take The Money & Run", Smokin Aces Original Soundtrack
Stevie Wonder, "Superstition" Stevie Wonder's Original Musicuarium Vol. 1
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And thanks for the playlist you put on my i pod. It makes me walk faster to keep up with the beat.
It was a sad task but a fun time I had with you today, and oh, would you happen to know that foreign sounding guy who keeps showing up on my answering machine?
Hi Ben,
As your friend and a mother of a Son that had the port put in and YES! then finally removed it was a blessing for him.
Chemo is not a walk in the park, but with the hope of knowing your life will go on and may be back to normal one day soon, you will get through it,but it may not be easy.
On the other hand, when has it ever been easy?
I am astonished at your ability to rebound (B-Ball term) and always amazed at how you can make the kind of decisions to UP your life on a daily basis. I don't believe I have ever know how REAL you are... And what a inspiration you are to all of us.
I will be thinking about you tomorrow and every day and waiting until you are completely well again. I love the way you take care of yourself and all of us too.
Lovingly,
Gayle
Hi Ben,
Just realized i don't have your email address and wanted to say hi. Heard your 'good news' and am really happy that things are looking more positive, given the situation. I was looking at your playlist and everytime I see (or hear) the Beach Boys I think of your mom's 50th Birthday party when they played Barbara Ann when she walked in. Just wanted you to know I've been thinking of you and if you don't have to come up to SF for surgery you should come for a visit when you're done with all this nonsense. Miss and love you,
Jill
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