Today, I went to the hospital for a scan. The tech went wide-eyed and stared at his screen in horror before realizing I could see him. He wouldn't tell me what he saw, apparently only my doctor is allowed to do that. So now I have to wait for god knows how long to get my results back. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I had a chest X-ray. I thought everything was okay, that is until the tech gasped slightly and muttered, "Mother of God." I asked him what was wrong, and he kept insisting he had no idea what I was talking about. Now I'm so upset I can't even sleep. FML
Today, I went to see my gynecologist. She was writing my symptoms up in my chart on her computer. After a little while, I noticed that she had a confused look on her face and was reading something instead. When I took a peek at the computer screen, I saw that she was Googling my symptoms. FML
Today, I went to get an MRI for preventive care. The diagnosis was great, but I ended up having complications with the contrast, so now I have terrible muscle pain and have to see more doctors. I have mixed feelings. FML
Today, I went to get an ultrasound of my reproductive system done because I was having some abdominal pain. Everything was fine until the tech suddenly gasped and said, "Oh my God! You have two uteruses! Want me to print off a picture so you can show them off to your friends?" FML
Today, I overheard someone at the mall telling his friend, "So I'm going in for a brain scan." Trying to be funny, I piped up, "Better hope they find something!" Turns out that had been the end of his sentence, and the scan is to see if his cancer has spread. FML
Today, I had to get bloodwork done. I'm deathly afraid of needles. The whole lobby heard me scream as soon as the nurse said 'hello'. FML
Today, I had an irate patient scream at me to the point security had to be called for not printing out the pictures she wanted. I’m an on call ultrasound tech in the emergency department. She’s only about 7 weeks along and thought she was going to get a picture of a full-sized baby. FML
Today, I went to have a vaginal ultrasound. The nurse walked me back and I got undressed. She said the tech doing the procedure would be right in. It was my preacher's son. FML
Today, my doctor told me to take off my pants so she could do a checkup. When I took them off, she gasped. When I asked what was wrong, she said she was expecting something else. She thought I was a dude. FML
Today, I waited months for a specialist doctor’s appointment, only to find out that it's the same guy I already saw for the same problem years ago, who was at his wit's end after seeing nothing wrong on the x-ray, and had no clue as to what might be causing my pain. FML
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Top comments
lexa1love 16
The tech can't legally tell you. But in all honesty he could be wrong. In the hospital I have had techs say someone had cancer/stroke/ etc. which they didn't. Or that someone is completely normal and fine, but were full of cancer.
cOOkiEzRgOOd 22
You'll get to know soon OP. You'd rather hear it from a professional anyways. The tech could just see something normal that he thinks is off.
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Comments (95)
Ilovelife93 9
I'm so sorry OP!!!! I wouldn't worry until there's something definite to worry about!!! I know its easier said than done but just try!!! I'd love a followup!!!!
NoWeeniesAllowed 17
Pretty sure it's illegal for you to not follow up on this for us
pete9913 23
Hopefully by now you know and can give us an update..
carlyggibby 18
you need to give us an update
lksdliz 9
Yeah, are you sure that the tech isn't just an asshole? If all he did was make a face without saying anything, you can't come back later and say "Well, he looked all horrified!" You have no proof... I'm sure he knows that he can be seen from where the patient is.
llwad0717 13
this definitely needs a follow up.
Silverfeathery 21
Follow up pleeeeease
johnjkl 22
He probably saw The largest prostate tumor he has seen in his life
shanou_fml 15
Hello OP! I am actually in training to become a tech. Although they teach us a lot about medical indications, in the field we only need those if the patient needs to be treated immediately, according to what we see on the scan. Seeing that your tech had no problem letting you wait a few days for the outcome, it probably means that it isn't life threatening right now. Good luck on the actual outcome!
worldclassrager 41
Trolling you let's hope