I found myself waiting in line at the hospital this morning. I was at the Imaging dept to be precise. My mammogram and ultrasound are way over due. That's controversial actually, some say a mammogram should be done annually and some say once in 2 yrs. And me being the usual procrastinator, i waited 2 yrs.
Its not a fun procedure! I'd much rather be poked with 10 needles than succumb myself to being squashed by cold plates ~ twice on each side! ARRRGGH!!!! HELP!
Some cartoonists likened that medical procedure to slamming your breasts on the fridge door , and i agree with her! Others show the after effects !!! But they are all in good humour, its not all that bad!!!
This time around the left side seems to hurt more than the right , and it happened twice. I was starting to worry that maybe there must be some growth lurking on the left that caused the pain. And as i lay waiting to bare my breasts again to the doctor ( a male) for the ultra sound i was saying a silent prayer that he finds nothing.
He was the same doctor i saw 2 yrs ago. Of course he cant remember me, but i can recognise him. And he makes it all seem quite pleasant. And by pleasant i mean NOT awkward!! God forbid i didn't mean pleasant = pleasure !!! He said that all looks ok , PHEW.... big big PHEW! And he let me go home with x rays in hand!
I am glad its over, i am relieved the results are ok...... now lets get back to enjoying life! And a reminder to all ladies, do go for your check up regularly! And here is one way to prepare for the mammogram! Hahahaha! No, lah , not that bad! Hee hee!
They squash and flatten whatever piece of flesh u have on your chest! But its worth the effort for your piece of mind! So, don't wait till its too late, dear ladies!Early detection saves lives!
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