tips for better mammogram?

[redrhodie]

How did I miss this thread? Oh, I know, I had a horrendous mammogram last year and didn't want to add anxiety. Glad I womaned up and read through the whole thing. You've had quite the odyssey Red - it sounds like you've had awesome doctors and nurses.

Thinking good thoughts for you.

Hey, thanks for holding off on that! Now that mine is over, what happened with yours? Was the mammogram itself the problem, or the results?

[malkin]

Way to go red!
You rock!

[snapdragen]

Hey, thanks for holding off on that! Now that mine is over, what happened with yours? Was the mammogram itself the problem, or the results?

The last one I had was a problem. The technician had to have been a sadist. At one point I was almost hanging by my boob. I said, "uh, could you lower this a bit, I'm on my toes". Her reply? "But I have you placed perfectly!" I've never had such a painful mammogram, I actually had bruises the next day.

I thought is was me, but a friend of mine went to the same place and got the same woman. She hurt her too. I'll be sure to let them know I will not allow that woman near me next time I go in.

eta: I've also had a couple with scary results which turned out to be fine -- but the waiting is horrible. Hang in there.

[pll]

The last one I had was a problem. The technician had to have been a sadist. At one point I was almost hanging by my boob. I said, "uh, could you lower this a bit, I'm on my toes". Her reply? "But I have you placed perfectly!" I've never had such a painful mammogram, I actually had bruises the next day.

I thought is was me, but a friend of mine went to the same place and got the same woman. She hurt her too. I'll be sure to let them know I will not allow that woman near me next time I go in.

eta: I've also had a couple with scary results which turned out to be fine -- but the waiting is horrible. Hang in there.

I think that technician should not be allowed near anyone. Sounds so brutal and unnecessary.

[goride]

Glad to read that the healing process is going well and a bike ride does wonders for the spirit.

[redrhodie]

Still no word. Thanksgiving is making the process slower. I'm still healing. Been riding almost normally, with a tad less effort (I could be tempted to keep that up!). The bruising is in full glory right now. You should see it. It's spectacular. Feeling good.

[OakLeaf]

Glad you're doing well! Waiting is so stressful. Hang in there.

[redrhodie]

Thanks, oak. I don't feel especially stressed out, but I have been sleeping more than normal. I think it's just part of the healing process. I've also been craving salmon like crazy. My body must need the fish oil.