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justamjustam Posts: 21,412
edited September 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
I had my first one this morning. It hurt! :p

I can't believe I was stressed out about this though. It was really no big deal. :o:)

The hardest thing about it was giving up caffeine for two weeks ahead of time. (And really, that wasn't so bad...)
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  • kcherubkcherub Posts: 961
    :)
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

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  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    kcherub wrote:
    :)

    :)
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  • Jearlpam0925Jearlpam0925 Deep South Philly Posts: 17,132
    Boobs.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    Why did you have to give up caffeine?
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Why did you have to give up caffeine?

    Apparently it makes it hurt more if you don't, but also it makes the x-rays easier to read. At least, that's what the tech told me today. :)
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  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    justam wrote:
    Apparently it makes it hurt more if you don't, but also it makes the x-rays easier to read. At least, that's what the tech told me today. :)

    ahhhh I see...

    Did it really hurt that much? I'd be terrified if I ever have to have one :o
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    ahhhh I see...

    Did it really hurt that much? I'd be terrified if I ever have to have one :o

    It hurt more than I expected, but since it didn't last long, it was bearable enough.
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  • kcherubkcherub Posts: 961
    I have one every six months (for now), and while I don't enjoy them, I can get through them pretty easily. It's worth it, totally.

    SOTD...if you have any family history, get one. :)
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    kcherub wrote:
    I have one every six months (for now), and while I don't enjoy them, I can get through them pretty easily. It's worth it, totally.

    SOTD...if you have any family history, get one. :)

    I'm only 24 though.
    I think there's only been one case of breast cancer in my family (that I know of - my mother was adopted so there could be more) but I know there is definately a cervical cancer threat... and i'm not going to ignore that!
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    I heard that the bigger your girls are, the more it hurts :eek: Not looking forward to that but soon enough I should start having them. I have NO idea beyond my mum what my medical history is. :o


    Everyone should take care of their boobies.
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    small town beck wrote:
    Everyone should take care of their boobies.

    LOL I wanna put this in my sig :D
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • justamjustam Posts: 21,412
    small town beck wrote:
    Everyone should take care of their boobies.

    Yes, I really was impressed with them when I fed my babies. :D
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  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    LOL I wanna put this in my sig :D


    Feel free to :)

    My mum is adopted as well hence I have NO idea what could be awaiting me. Hopefully, I fare better than my poor mum has :(
  • kcherubkcherub Posts: 961
    Just know your gals, touch them often, and report anything that doesn't feel "right".

    Was it your Mom that had BC? :(

    EDIT: I blogged on the BSEs...http://www.kristarambles.blogspot.com
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    For the record ladies, I am a dedicated and professional mammogramist. Your boobs are safe with me.
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  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    eyedclaar wrote:
    For the record ladies, I am a dedicated and professional mammogramist. Your boobs are safe with me.
    Oh really?

    :rolleyes:
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    Oh really?

    :rolleyes:


    Was it the word "mammogramist" giving me away? Still, I can honestly say that I bear no boob anywhere any ill will.
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  • urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    Boobs are the best thing about being a girl :)
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  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    eyedclaar wrote:
    Was it the word "mammogramist" giving me away? Still, I can honestly say that I bear no boob anywhere any ill will.

    I think it was... if you'd have used 'Mammogram technician' or 'radiographer' I'd have popped the boys out for you to have a look at... but alas, one slip up cost you your 'Career' as 'chief boob inspector' on The Pit *sigh* :rolleyes: ;)

    I believe you when you say you bear no ill will to any boob... probably quite the opposite infact, afterall, you're only male ;)
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    Sian-of-the-dead wrote:
    I think it was... if you'd have used 'Mammogram technician' or 'radiographer' I'd have popped the boys out for you to have a look at... but alas, one slip up cost you your 'Career' as 'chief boob inspector' on The Pit *sigh* :rolleyes: ;)

    I believe you when you say you bear no ill will to any boob... probably quite the opposite infact, afterall, you're only male ;)


    D'oh! And I had paradise within my grasp (literally).

    Anyway, good luck and good health to boobs all across this great planet. I should make that my platform and run for office.
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  • ChazzChazz Posts: 1,141
    small town beck wrote:
    I heard that the bigger your girls are, the more it hurts :eek:

    I actually heard the opposite...? smaller boobs = less to squash in the machine.... i also heard from a friend who had one done recently that its like putting your boob by the edge of the fridge door then having said door slammed real hard onto it.....ah the joys of being female :o
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  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    I literally pulled THIS face ----> :eek: when I read this:
    my_small_self wrote:
    ts like putting your boob by the edge of the fridge door then having said door slammed real hard onto it
    Been to this many PJ shows: Reading 2006 London 2007 Manchester & London 2009 Dublin, Belfast, London, Nijmegen & Berlin 2010 Manchester 1 & Manchester 2 2012...

    ... and I still think Drive-By Truckers are better.
  • kcherubkcherub Posts: 961
    my_small_self wrote:
    I actually heard the opposite...? smaller boobs = less to squash in the machine.... i also heard from a friend who had one done recently that its like putting your boob by the edge of the fridge door then having said door slammed real hard onto it.....ah the joys of being female :o

    I think it just really depends upon the person. I have heard different things from different women. I have mid-sized ones (yes, still), and it is mildly painful. Plus, I have some scar tissue which pulls a little more. Ouch!

    It is done very slowly, so not like slamming anything onto them. Don't want to scare anyone off from it. I actually know women with lumps who refuse to go because they are scared!!! :)
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • pearljamjenpearljamjen Posts: 13,578
    my_small_self wrote:
    I actually heard the opposite...? smaller boobs = less to squash in the machine.... i also heard from a friend who had one done recently that its like putting your boob by the edge of the fridge door then having said door slammed real hard onto it.....ah the joys of being female : o

    :eek: :eek: :eek:

    My mom said that the clinic she goes to uses a new type of machine that is SO much more comfortable than in years past...so that gives me hope for when it is my turn :o :eek:
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    my_small_self wrote:
    I actually heard the opposite...? smaller boobs = less to squash in the machine.... i also heard from a friend who had one done recently that its like putting your boob by the edge of the fridge door then having said door slammed real hard onto it.....ah the joys of being female :o


    oh maybe you are right :o

    Ouch that does NOT sound like fun :eek:
  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    justam wrote:
    Yes, I really was impressed with them when I fed my babies. :D

    :D Must be an amazing thing to do. I hope I get to experience it.

    Although if I do I daresay shortly thereafter I will be getting a reduction... I could probably use one now :o
  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    i am glad you went justam! :)
    i'm a bit surprised tho that this was your first. my gynocologist said that EVERY woman should go for their 'baseline' mammogram by age 35. meaning, you get your first mammogram so they have pictures of your healthy breasts to compare future mammograms to. i've had 2 thus far, and really...i am overdue for my third. since i have my one sister as a survivor of breast cancer, i should get one every year since it ups my risk. otherwise, i'd not need to do annual mammograms until 40...but hell, that happens this year in any case.


    anyhoo....i remember having this exact same convo with my sister, b/c she was over 35 and had not yet had her first baseline mammogram, and telling her she really should, as i had and she is older than me. she was *just* planning on scheduling her first while at the gynocologist, had a breast exam and her doctor found a suspicious lump! she sent her for a mammogram THAT DAY. and it went onwards from there. lucky, lcuky her they caugt it SO early...and happily celebrating 4 years cancer free....and the 2 of us 'celebrate' doing the annual american cancer society walk for a cure this october. :)


    so then...please, please, please ladies: get your FIRST mammogram, your baseline, at 35. obviously, if you have other risk factors, you may need to do so earlier. however, if not, 35 for the baseline...and then annually from 40 onwards. take care of your girls, girls! :D
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  • small town becksmall town beck Posts: 6,691
    decides2dream wrote:
    i am glad you went justam! :)
    i'm a bit surprised tho that this was your first. my gynocologist said that EVERY woman should go for their 'baseline' mammogram by age 35. meaning, you get your first mammogram so they have pictures of your healthy breasts to compare future mammograms to. i've had 2 thus far, and really...i am overdue for my third. since i have my one sister as a survivor of breast cancer, i should get one every year since it ups my risk. otherwise, i'd not need to do annual mammograms until 40...but hell, that happens this year in any case.


    anyhoo....i remember having this exact same convo with my sister, b/c she was over 35 and had not yet had her first baseline mammogram, and telling her she really should, as i had and she is older than me. she was *just* planning on scheduling her first while at the gynocologist, had a breast exam and her doctor found a suspicious lump! she sent her for a mammogram THAT DAY. and it went onwards from there. lucky, lcuky her they caugt it SO early...and happily celebrating 4 years cancer free....and the 2 of us 'celebrate' doing the annual american cancer society walk for a cure this october. :)


    so then...please, please, please ladies: get your FIRST mammogram, your baseline, at 35. obviously, if you have other risk factors, you may need to do so earlier. however, if not, 35 for the baseline...and then annually from 40 onwards. take care of your girls, girls! :D

    My big year this year so I shall take your advice and ask to have my first one. Thanks, M.
  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    small town beck wrote:
    My big year this year so I shall take your advice and ask to have my first one. Thanks, M.

    Your first time is very un-eventful I hear and may be painful

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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    small town beck wrote:
    My big year this year so I shall take your advice and ask to have my first one. Thanks, M.



    good!



    and sure, it hurts a bit...but certainly bearable. it's just really.....bizarre. i never imagined they could be so...........flattened :eek: :p:D hahaha. so, so, soooooo well worth it!





    sidenote - *just* yesterday i was reading an article about breast caner in real simple magazine. do you remember how it was advised to do monthly self-exams? nowadays it seems it is considered optional, b/c it has not proved truly 'beneficial' to catching cancer earlier and/or survival rates. still suggested to be familiar, etc.......but just not so 'necessary' to do a full exam monthly. for me, that's good....b/c i admit i rarely did so, even after my sister's diagnosis. :o not out of fear or anything,it just seemed fruitless imo. and as to my sister, the radiologist was AMAZED that her doctor felt her lump b/c of it's position and size, being sooo miniscule. lucky, lucky.



    ahhhhhhhh...we both have *big* birthdays this year! :D yay us!
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