tips for better mammogram?

[Crankin]

Although they are drawing this out, it is rare to find someone so honest! That is a good sign.
It sounds like a great hospital. The surgery doesn't sound that terrible, in the total scheme of things. I would take the pain meds, too.

[emily_in_nc]

Yeah, if the sedation is anything like what I got for my colonoscopy this past spring, you'll sleep right through the procedure. I'd actually prefer that to the alternative! And pain meds, I'd sure take 'em too!

Hoping for a good (negative) result for you!

[OakLeaf]

Ugh. (((((((redrhodie))))))) Hang in there. It sounds like you have a great medical team, and that's so important. Pamper yourself and try to relax as much as you can.

[pll]

Argh.

Take the pain meds and stay ahead of the pain. The ones they can put in the IV line make a huge difference in a matter of seconds. And, if you are cold... they have warm blankets. If the sedation is anything like I've received, the 'reboot' of your brain is fun in a weird sciencey way.

[redrhodie]

Tomorrow is the big day. I find myself mourning my normal old breast. It wasn't anything to write home about, but in retrospect, it was perfect. But, soon the lump will be gone. It may not be perfect after, but it wasn't even when it was, so who cares!

At today's consultation with the surgeon, she said she'll be removing a walnut sized piece, which to a surgeon is tiny. It's huge to me, especially since I'm small. I told her I'd rather she take less, since it's most likely benign, and she agreed to. I'm glad I spoke up. I suppose this means if it is cancer, more will have to be taken later, but I'm willing to risk that. Keep your fingers crossed I'm making the right decision!

[Blueberry]

((((((((redrhodie))))))))))

Will be thinking about you tomorrow. Your feelings are completely normal and legitimate. All I have is sympathy to offer.

Make sure you get the call numbers just in case anything weird happens - since it'll be a holiday 2 days after.

[OakLeaf]

(((((((red)))))))

Take good care. Hoping everything goes smoothly for you and that you have whoever you need to take care of you (or leave you alone, whatever you need) over the holiday.