Beth, it's better to know these things now than to have them bother you for years to come. On the plus side, my neurosurgeon was one of the nicest, most competent, patient doctors with whom I have ever dealt. Maybe yours will be, too?

MRI's are fun!!!!! When else would you get to see a part of yourself in slices, without even getting a single cut?

Metal bothers MRIs, so leave any rings and watch, even earrings at home, and wear a bra that has no underwire or hooks - generally a "sports bra" will do handily. Sweat pants or a skirt (no metal zipper or button) and that way you won't have to change into one of those awful drafty "hospital gowns" at all.