Ouch, Ouch, OW, OW, Ouch Ouch
That was my Facebook status this afternoon, and if you are my Facebook friend and caught the earlier status update you know why. If you're a little late to the party, this is why:
Doesn't that look like fun? That's not me, in case you are someone who is completely unfamiliar with my appearance. It was that position that made me go "OW" instead of merely "Ouch". Not so much because my boobs were compressed from the width of a typical paperback to what felt like the width of a community newspaper, but because my shoulder had to be pinned down as well. She's not smiling, she's biting her lip to keep from shouting, "Fuck me, that hurts!"
The twins were not happy at such treatment, I assure you.
But let's put things into perspective. "I'm sorry, I know this is very uncomfortable," apologized the nice tech as she assisted with the positioning of the girls into just the right position to be squashed.
"Yeah, well so is cancer," I answered through gritted teeth.
Because really, what's worse? Having one's tits compressed to the point of pain repeatedly for a few seconds only or dying of breast cancer? Sometimes it comes down to making it that simple.
Although I do think if guys had to have their bits squashed like that on a regular basis they'd have come up with something better. And don't even TALK to me about prostate exams, okay? Because if you bring that up I will be forced to mention Pap smears and declare us equal on that score.
I should get my results in a couple of weeks. I'm not particularly concerned, as my risk factors are low, but of course one never knows. Which, of course, is why I took the Queensland Government up on its offer for my first ever mammogram. How thoughtful of them to get me a present on my 40th birthday!
So ladies, if your doctor recommends it just go and get the mammogram, okay? It really could save your life.
10 Witty Remarks:
So you're saying if I invent a "comfortable" mammogram device it would be worth something?
You would be set for life, I should think! The sad fact this this machine - and the one I had today is exactly the one in the picture - IS an improvement.
Could take quite a bit of research. I'll be needing a large subset of volunteers... various sizes, shapes etc.
Having had close to twenty of these to date and being told that I have "lumpy" breasts, I can attest to the pain of it all. But as you said, there are worse things. The test that is even worse, is a "spot" mammogram. In this one, the squisher is much smaller and they are trying to look at a single part of the boob. The pain is unreal and it leaves a lovely bruise that takes weeks to fade. The worst of that is (having had two of them) is that when the review the results, they invite you back for another test because they really can't see anymore than they could in the regular mammo. The last test is an ultrasound which surprise, surprise is painless. My advice is, if they invite you back for the spot test, refuse it and go right to the ultrasound.
But, given the option, go for the test anyway.
I agree with Momma - go for the test no matter what! I am off for my 6th at the end of this month. Having had to satrt early due to my big sis dying of breast cancer. The pain from this test is much easier to take :-) So listen to your doctor, your mom, your sister, your friends - get that test!
First thing I thought when I saw that photo was - well, I thought it was fake because she is smiling! Doesn't look like they're particularly big gazoomers either.
It's just all disgusting. I have had three, yep, thanks for the 40th birthday present!!
You don't need a referal, just go an get one. It's free when you're an old duck! And so it should be. Shouldn't have to pay for something that horrible.
First thing I thought when I saw that photo was - well, I thought it was fake because she is smiling! Doesn't look like they're particularly big gazoomers either.
It's just all disgusting. I have had three, yep, thanks for the 40th birthday present!!
You don't need a referal, just go an get one. It's free when you're an old duck! And so it should be. Shouldn't have to pay for something that horrible.
"Fuck me, that hurts!"
No, I don't think she's saying that. I can attest that the last thing I want after getting a mammogram is being touched by my husband.
Ok, so they should perform ultra-sounds then...Seem painless and if they reserve them for the last test, then...must mean they would be just as good as detecting any possible tumors!
I think the ultrasound is the most reliable. But according to the nurse who did my two, they are more expensive to do. Damn insurance companies.
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