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CT Scan or Cheesecake Factory

Trubrit
Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
in Colorectal Cancer #1

So my husband and I drove all the way to Reno (300 mile round trip) for my CT Scan only to be told that the machine was not working. 

What to do? What to do?  Got it! We'll go to the newly opened Cheesecake Factory. (Anyone familiar with Robin Hood Men in Tights will recognise the line).

So the trip wasn't a total bust as I enjoyed a wonderful Godiva Cheesecake.

I am re-scheduled for next week for my scan, followed by the Oncologist the next day. I will be going alone, which is a first, as my husband has been to every appointment and scan with me; but he can't get the time off with such short notice.  

Just thought I'd share. 

 

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  • Luv2lunch
    Luv2lunch CSN Member Posts: 270
    #2
    Hi

    I'm sorry you didn't have your appointment. But the Cheesecake Factory is a definite consolation prize :) We have one in South Florida. Everything they make is great.

    Hope your next appointment goes well for you.

    Take care,

    Linda

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  • UncleBuddy
    UncleBuddy CSN Member Posts: 1,019 Member
    #3
    Geesh, at least you got the cheesecake out of the deal!

    I hope your scan comes back clear. Make sure you stop and have another piece of cheesecake next trip.

    Lin

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  • Lovekitties
    Lovekitties CSN Member Posts: 3,364 Member
    #4
    You did it!

    You made the best of a bad situation...isn't that what we all have to do?

    It has been a long while since I was at a Cheesecake Factory, but my fav dessert was always the apple dumpling!

    Safe travels when you head back...and you should probably put another visit to the CF on your agenda...lol.

    Marie who loves kitties

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  • Yolllmbs
    Yolllmbs CSN Member Posts: 360 Member
    #5
    Wish I lived closer

    We have a Cheesecake Factory here in Huntington Beach.  Everyone is always willing to meet there. I always get full on the food and take cheesecake home. I wish I was close to you. I would gladly accompany you. My prayers and good wishes for a perfect scan. 

     

     

    Yolanda

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  • Easyflip
    Easyflip CSN Member Posts: 588 Member
    #6
    Good luck
    Even though your husband can't go we're with you in spirit, Here's to a clear scan!
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  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary CSN Member Posts: 827 Member
    #7
    Easyflip said:

    Good luck
    Even though your husband can't go we're with you in spirit, Here's to a clear scan!

    What a great attitude....I'd

    What a great attitude....I'd probably still be fuming that they hadn't called.  Good for you. A good lesson for me.  Good luck with next week's scan.

    CM

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
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    Cathleen Mary said:

    What a great attitude....I'd

    What a great attitude....I'd probably still be fuming that they hadn't called.  Good for you. A good lesson for me.  Good luck with next week's scan.

    CM

    In their defence

    They did call the house, but its a 2 1/2 drive and we had set off at 6 AM. 

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  • Cathleen Mary
    Cathleen Mary CSN Member Posts: 827 Member
    #9
    Trubrit said:

    In their defence

    They did call the house, but its a 2 1/2 drive and we had set off at 6 AM. 

    Another lesson for

    Another lesson for me....judge too quickly. :-)

    CM

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
    #10
    Cathleen Mary said:

    Another lesson for

    Another lesson for me....judge too quickly. :-)

    CM

    Don't worry....

    its something I do all of the time, along with putting my foot in my mouth. Bad combination. HA! 

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  • Nana b
    Nana b CSN Member Posts: 3,030 Member
    #11
    Trubrit said:

    Don't worry....

    its something I do all of the time, along with putting my foot in my mouth. Bad combination. HA! 

    That's what I had when I went

    That's what I had when I went to Stanford, Cheesecake Facctory. I splurged on calories, chicken piccata.  Yum. 

     

    I'll be in Reno August 29th. Visiting a friend and going to see Wynonna on Friday and the Eagles on Saturday. 

     

    Good luck on your scan!  Sending prayers and great vibes! 

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
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    Nana b said:

    That's what I had when I went

    That's what I had when I went to Stanford, Cheesecake Facctory. I splurged on calories, chicken piccata.  Yum. 

     

    I'll be in Reno August 29th. Visiting a friend and going to see Wynonna on Friday and the Eagles on Saturday. 

     

    Good luck on your scan!  Sending prayers and great vibes! 

    Atlantis Hotel

    I will be at the Atlantis Hotel on the 27th and 28th and heading out of town on the 29th. When do you arrive in Reno? 

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  • Nana b
    Nana b CSN Member Posts: 3,030 Member
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    Trubrit said:

    Atlantis Hotel

    I will be at the Atlantis Hotel on the 27th and 28th and heading out of town on the 29th. When do you arrive in Reno? 

    I can make happen. I'll go up

    I can make happen. I'll go up on the 28th. 

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  • TheLadySkye
    TheLadySkye CSN Member Posts: 203 Member
    #14
    I'm sorry the machine was

    I'm sorry the machine was broken and they weren't able to let you know.  Do you have a friend or family member who can go to the scan with you?  I know I'm incredibly nervous come scan time.

    I hope everything turns out wonderful and you can celebrate with more cheesecake!

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
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    Nana b said:

    I can make happen. I'll go up

    I can make happen. I'll go up on the 28th. 

    That is great

    I will PM you my email addy, and we can arrange a get-together. 

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
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    TheLadySkye said:

    I'm sorry the machine was

    I'm sorry the machine was broken and they weren't able to let you know.  Do you have a friend or family member who can go to the scan with you?  I know I'm incredibly nervous come scan time.

    I hope everything turns out wonderful and you can celebrate with more cheesecake!

    Offer

    My neice did offer to come up with me, but I have to leave the day before the scan as my appointment is at 8:30 am and then stay a second night as my appointent with the Oncologist is the next day. 

    I'll go alone and make the most of it.  I don't have scanxiety, just don't like driving 330 miles through the desert alone. 

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  • relaxoutdoors08
    relaxoutdoors08 CSN Member Posts: 521 Member
    #17
    Trubrit said:

    Offer

    My neice did offer to come up with me, but I have to leave the day before the scan as my appointment is at 8:30 am and then stay a second night as my appointent with the Oncologist is the next day. 

    I'll go alone and make the most of it.  I don't have scanxiety, just don't like driving 330 miles through the desert alone. 

    Thinking of you

    Sending positive thoughts for safe travel and great news on your scan. My sister lives in Nevada near Reno so here is hoping no dust storms.

    nb

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  • Trubrit
    Trubrit CSN Member Posts: 5,808 Member
    #18
    relaxoutdoors08 said:

    Thinking of you

    Sending positive thoughts for safe travel and great news on your scan. My sister lives in Nevada near Reno so here is hoping no dust storms.

    nb

    Indeed!

    My husband (who was driving) and I outran a dust storm just last month. It was huge, and moving fast. We were lucky to keep ahead of it. 

     

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