Parasite Scan

So my doctor has ordered an abdominal scan to figure out the size of the parasite. I think it'll be just a sonogram, so nothing painful. But it should allow the doctor to determine the instar of the parasite (i.e., what stage of development it is in) and that'll help figure out when it will leave my body.

In case anyone is interested in seeing what this parasite looks like, I'll be posting the scan image after my appointment. So if that sort of thing grosses you out, you are forewarned not to look. I personally think it is fascinating...but I'm weird.