tips for better mammogram?

[Crankin]

Glad you are still getting out there, especially in this no winter winter we are having.
How many more weeks of treatments do you have?

[redrhodie]

I'll be done around Valentine's Day.

Essure was one of the methods discussed. I chose the Paragard IUD over the other options for a few reasons. It's non hormonal, a short in office procedure, and will last for 12 years, long enough to get me through. It works right away, too. Essure is surgery, it takes 3 months to form scar tissue, so you need a backup during that period, then there's another procedure where dye is injected to make sure it's working. I could see doing that if the IUD doesn't work, but at this point, the Paragard seems like my best option.

Vasectomy is not a great option for us.

[maillotpois]

I'll be done around Valentine's Day.

What a great Valentines gift!

[redrhodie]

Actually, I got it (Paragard) yesterday! My cycle has a mind of its own these days; let me tell you, 10 days early was a fine how do you do. I knew that mattered for insertion, so I called to reschedule and they fit me right in. It was pretty much a surprise party. Very fun. Actually, it didn't hurt (aside from a little fainting later). I rode today. I might be tougher than Jens Voight.

[Blueberry]

Actually, it didn't hurt (aside from a little fainting later). I rode today. I might be tougher than Jens Voight.

Fainting and riding today? Yeah - I think you are tougher. Seriously - you are a rockstar!

[redrhodie]

Last zap tomorrow! I can't believe how fast this has gone by. I'm pretty red but it doesn't hurt. Rode 30 miles today, and I'm not that fatigued, so that's getting better.

Fri I meet with my oncologist. My next phase is to start Tamoxifen, which is an estrogen blocker, which I'll take for 5 years. I feel lucky to have it as an option, so I'm hoping for minimal side effects.

I just want to thank you all for being here for me, and for all the hugs and well wishes. It's really helped.

[OakLeaf]

That'll be a relief to have that done with I'm sure.

You've been amazing. I'm so glad your side effects have been tolerable.

Good luck with the tamoxifen.