Bone Scan

I went and had my bone scan today and it was sooo easy. It was fast and my results were given immediately. I am doing well for my age. So despite all my crappy blood test results- nothing has taken it's toll on my bones. What a relief!!! Plus she checked my height twice and said I am 5' 6" and that I have not lost any inches. So no more losing for me- my BMI is 20.3 which is totally normal. It's been a good day at the medical center for me- no needles and I was out in less than 1/2 hour!!! Holly

Yay, Holly!! Fantastic news...and you are officially 5'6"! No more losing for you !!! Did they happen to say when (age) is a good time to start having scans? ~Suz

Not sure about the age- I'm 40 and I think that's a little early- I just had to get mine done cuz of all the crappy blood test results, the lost height- which was bs, the sudden cavities and the tailbone stuff. So I don't have an answer for you other than- you can wait awhile!!! Holly

That's great news Holly. WOW your bmi is 20.3? That's awesome and you're worried about gaining??? Your bmi could get to 23 and your weight would still be fine. How do they do the bone scan? How are you feeling?

It was simple- just lay on an X-ray table and it moves like an MRI- but you don't get enclosed in and you don't have to worry about the metal stuff. Each pic takes like 15 seconds and they took 2 sets of my hips and then spine I think. I didn't have to drink anything. I'm feeling good really. I've backed off a little from the exercise to 3x per week. I think I feel better with 5- but my house just gets so messy and the shopping gets put off- it's hard to get more in. I definately eat more when I exercise more. It ups my appetite and keeps my muscle tone up so that's good. I'm overdue for my latest blood test so I'll kepp you posted... Thanks for asking... Holly

That is such good news Holly!! I am glad everything came back good! Thanks for keeping us posted.

WooHoo Holly! Good for you! I am so glad that you had such awesome results. Doesn't it feel good to be so proactive with health and taking care of ourselves? Hugs, Katy

Holly, what wonderful news. After all the bad stuff I know you have to be happy with that. Anna