It was such a nice office. They handed me a robe & top gown that had been in a heating unit so it was all warmed & cozied up for me! I felt even more pampered when an employee came in the waiting area and offered me tea or coffee. In fact, you'd think I was getting ready for a massage if it weren't for the view of the rooms with the big ugly machine awaiting my visit. That and the hospital attire that I took a photo of (like sweet Sara) to document the event, but I am in no mood to retrieve it from the camera on my phone.
My nurse was incredible. Sweet, understanding and gentle as can be. And you ladies that have coached me are right....it's not as bad as we make it out to be. Uncomfortable and a bit awkward, but tolerable.
My problem? Between the cold meds, my nerves, the task of holding my breath and standing completely still during the procedure made me almost pass out. Thankfully it climaxed on the last take and I was in the process to *ahem* "be released" when things started blacking out. With the help of the nurse, I made it to the chair with my stomach twirling and no care in the world what position my top was in!
Dreadful. Simply dreadful. I suppose I can be thankful that next time won't be so bad...I mean, what else could go wrong, right?
I will close in saying this....have you had a mammogram lately? I lost count how many times the nurse said how important they are and to tell all my friends. I know there is talk in the news and such, but all you girls out in bloggyworld...I care about you very much and take my advice...go get 'er done!
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You poor thing! Next time will be better. Yes - I had mine this summer, but I had done some procrastination before that.
Have mine every May! Glad it's over for you!
Thankfully, I'm too young for that! :) But the way you describe it, I can't say I'm looking forward to it...
I've been having them yearly for a number of years already. (That is what happens when you grow older every year.) It really isn't that bad but just sorta embarassing.
Normal is just a code word for boring, so embrace the weirdness! :)
I almost feel guilty as mine was so easy in comparison! I hope the rest of your weeks goes immensely better!
i know we might be considered a wee bit young for this...but my neighbors daughter in her early thirties just passed away last night (from breast cancer) leaving behind 2 beautiful little girls. it breaks my heart. it seems to be happening more often to younger women these days. thanks for the reminder! i need one of those!
I'm so sorry that you had a hard time! But, on the bright side, now you know what to expect and it should be better the next time around. AND you are leaving everyone with a great message!
well you just had to make it memorable...didn't you?! :) You won't easily forget that one and like you said...the next one will be easy peasy!!!
Now go get a massage!!!
My doctor told me that I should wait until 40 because there is no history of it in my family. I do check them, there isn't a whole lot of room in there for a lump to hide, TRUST me. I think those Mammogramers will have a hard time even getting my little nubs in there they are to close to the chest some would even say their not much bigger then mosquitoe bites!
yikes!
i'm in the same boat with sara! :) thankfully i have a few years before i have to find out one way or another.
Oh no!!! I haven't had one, but needles make me react that way more than anything else, really.
What's normal? No, I have never done this, and I hear it can be painful.
What a mammoth event been sick and all. Well done. Couldn't imagine the outcome if you have passed out while you were still ... err ... attached.
Never had one before. Don't think I can go there until I've weaned my baby. Don't want to short out their machine with milk. And then one has to wonder if I have enough left to stick in the machine. {shessh}
Have an amazing Christmas {we are still allowed to say that here in Australia :}
Oh no, you got all fainty!
I'm glad you did it though. you got through, one way or the other!
Good job, lady!
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