tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post3227146189179563836..comments2024-03-29T06:49:10.671-04:00Comments on Success Along the Weigh: Mammy's GrammiedAnele @ Success Along the Weighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-18306982527692987132012-03-30T14:52:48.208-04:002012-03-30T14:52:48.208-04:00I am glad all went well! I am supposed to start g...I am glad all went well! I am supposed to start getting them at 35 because of the history of cancer in my family. I've heard all kinds of stories, but I am mostly just nervous about some person seeing my hideous books. After having 2 kids, nursing them and losing over 100 pounds, my boobs look terrible. In the past I've also had a tradition of treating myself to something after a scary Dr visit. I have major anxiety about the Drs office, any Dr basically.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199434860797642670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-20841785937955878642012-03-30T13:42:25.426-04:002012-03-30T13:42:25.426-04:00My last mammogram was probably 20 years ago--I got...My last mammogram was probably 20 years ago--I got the baseline one when I was 40, and then didn't ever get another one, so we've got nothing to compare. I do a monthly self-exam and my doctor checks them out every chance he gets (seems like it anyway)!<br />I like your technical term for the plate that comes down on your breast-smooshavator--great word! When I had mine they did indeed SMOOSH my boobs, painfully I might add. My girls back then were HUGE (as was I), now they're just drooping flaps, sad, but at least a good bra holds them up and only hubby knows my secret. Might have to have another one of them there Mammograms--sounds like they've improved the process a lot since 1990!dupsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18088114640385927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-8613743019493251072012-03-29T22:26:19.694-04:002012-03-29T22:26:19.694-04:00Been having them for years. The key is not to hav...Been having them for years. The key is not to have one during your 'tender' time of the month. They are uncomfortable but not painful. <br /><br />You are lucky your Mr. goes with you. I always go alone to a place by my office, so I just go back to work afterward. Kinda' sucked the time they thought they found something. After 3 visits 6 months apart, they determined it was just scar tissue from a needle biopsy when I was in my 20s.DebbieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10858139788709675770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-44389806964171854522012-03-29T21:15:52.209-04:002012-03-29T21:15:52.209-04:00That account was hilarious! I have fibrous lumps, ...That account was hilarious! I have fibrous lumps, and I've been having mammos for years because I'm old. They are somewhat painful, or maybe extremely uncomfortable would be more truthful, but I go anyway because it's not going to kill me, unlike the alternative. My daughter works for an imaging center, and when they got a new digital machine, she called me and told me the technician would like to know if I would VOLUNTEER to have another one for her training scans! Because I have 'perfect breasts' for it. Well, of course I'll volunteer for anyone who tells me I have perfect breasts! 'Perfect' means rather floppy D cups, apparently. She sent me a nice gift card to a restaurant as a thank you, so both my daughters and I had a nice lunch.Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16296750630075402269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-67056114757537646712012-03-29T19:49:13.017-04:002012-03-29T19:49:13.017-04:00Honestly, I think I relate to the nervous boob swe...Honestly, I think I relate to the nervous boob sweat comment the most because if it ain't degree clinical strength, it ain't strong enough for this woman. My first mammo was a little scary because it was the first, but the second was worse. Only because I had to get xrayed, wait, xray, wait, xray wait, ultrasound only to find out at the end it was "extra breast tissue" that I read as "fat" because thats exactly what it was LOL but now when I go back in 6 mos, it should be a cake walk.<br /><br />Cheezchik32cheezchik32https://www.blogger.com/profile/01382826146822000921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-8445311269307496002012-03-29T19:14:52.497-04:002012-03-29T19:14:52.497-04:00Love the trauma shopping loot, you scored big ther...Love the trauma shopping loot, you scored big there. While a mammogram isn't the most fun thing in the world, it's not that bad--with a good tech, it usually gets done pretty quickly with minimal discomfort. It's more the contorted position you sometimes have to get into for them to get their pictures that's the problem than the actual "compression." Mammograms ARE important; my mom beat breast cancer because a mammogram caught it early.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794334786555278616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-25972397208115204202012-03-29T17:51:13.401-04:002012-03-29T17:51:13.401-04:00I had my first at 25 because of the extensive canc...I had my first at 25 because of the extensive cancer history in my family. It was terrifying only because they "found something" and I was alone at the docs. There was no real pain involved. I had to have a sonogram and thankfully, it wasn't anything. I suggest going with someone, like you did. Other than that, it really isn't a big deal. I'm glad your girls are good to go! Like the new loot = )hollyphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04599122252238787250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-69604959009181550192012-03-29T17:22:36.045-04:002012-03-29T17:22:36.045-04:00This was hilarious! I'm so glad that you'r...This was hilarious! I'm so glad that you're in good health. I'm scared to death of a mammogram, but BOTH of my grandmothers had breast cancer, so I know that I better get on board soon. Thanks for sharing!Katie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04733849582309631730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-7403081749590166982012-03-29T16:57:53.493-04:002012-03-29T16:57:53.493-04:00Thanks for the comments! I made light of my exper...Thanks for the comments! I made light of my experience but it really is so important. I had a friend whose mother died of breast cancer and she didn't get mammograms because she was afraid of what they'd find. Thankfully she got over it but it's important that we are proactive towards our health in all aspects, not just weight loss!<br /><br />Keep the comments/experiences coming! I believe knowledge is power!Anele @ Success Along the Weighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03986921867517926199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-68599032355628251512012-03-29T15:34:29.624-04:002012-03-29T15:34:29.624-04:00LOVED this post! The cartoon is hysterical! That...LOVED this post! The cartoon is hysterical! That's exactly how I felt. I've only had one.<br /><br />WooHoo for the clean bill of health!Overhauling-Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798621241441167543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-83432160648722911762012-03-29T14:32:06.061-04:002012-03-29T14:32:06.061-04:00A clean bill of health is amazing! I've heard ...A clean bill of health is amazing! I've heard the worst stories about boobs being squashed :pMarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723154108032675494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-62954068775445303882012-03-29T14:17:53.363-04:002012-03-29T14:17:53.363-04:00I have to get one next year. My mom died at 43 fro...I have to get one next year. My mom died at 43 from breast cancer, so my OBGYN wants me to get a baseline 10 years before the age my mom was before she was diagnosed. Not looking forward to it, but happy there is something available to help diagnose early!JJHShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717819901958630356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-91763793109608369872012-03-29T14:16:22.046-04:002012-03-29T14:16:22.046-04:00Oh my god I love this! You crack me up! So glad al...Oh my god I love this! You crack me up! So glad all came out clean :)BrandNewBuffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831025867273966818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-35021732891063636702012-03-29T12:35:17.972-04:002012-03-29T12:35:17.972-04:00I have not had a mammogram, but thanks to your pos...I have not had a mammogram, but thanks to your post, I will dread it a little less. :)<br /><br />I have that plate and that ceramic berry container (although you already knew that!)--I love them! I so wish we had Sur La Table here. :( And I also wish my husband take me shopping after my doctor's appointments! ;)Kiersten @ Oh My Veggieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879131170308980919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-37274725849043500412012-03-29T12:28:35.303-04:002012-03-29T12:28:35.303-04:00"or dropped to my knees which would be physic..."or dropped to my knees which would be physically impossible since I was trapped under a supposed vice and I'd be dangling by my boob just swinging there while she Youtubed it"<br /><br />Oh my goodness, this made me laugh... out loud... sitting in my office! I've never had a mammogram done, but I can just envision the above scenario! <br /><br />I'm so happy for you that you were given a clean bill of health! I lost a dear friend to breast cancer 1 1/2 years ago - she was only 31 years old. Breast health is SO important so thank you for reminding your readers of that along with a great laugh as well!Stephenyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08362997398387131256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-28850040310858717592012-03-29T12:01:55.224-04:002012-03-29T12:01:55.224-04:00I was terrified of my first mammogram. How silly!...I was terrified of my first mammogram. How silly! It is absolutely harmless. There is a wee bit of discomfort but no pain at all. Mind you, after I cut my little toe off in a treadmill accident, the daily wound care during the following six months redefined my concept of pain. lol Mammo is a cakewalk. GET IT DONE.<br /><br />I'm still chuckling over the tech making cinnamon rolls and gown by Brawny. You crack me UP. lol<br /><br />Good finds there! Looking forward to seeing them in your beautiful photos!MissyEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908854239406213971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-80809567307083933172012-03-29T11:28:57.861-04:002012-03-29T11:28:57.861-04:00I had my first one last fall. I was supposed to h...I had my first one last fall. I was supposed to have one starting at 35, but I kept getting pregnant and then nursing, so I started at 38. <br /><br />It was not bad at all. Frankly, I'd rather have a mammogram than have my teeth cleaned! My only advice would be not to listen to the horror stories!westmetromommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633405262361035502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-8281520645227253662012-03-29T10:07:47.536-04:002012-03-29T10:07:47.536-04:00LMAO @ "Brawny gown"!
Glad all went we...LMAO @ "Brawny gown"! <br /><br />Glad all went well...I like your new goodies!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-47017099105229354442012-03-29T10:06:54.654-04:002012-03-29T10:06:54.654-04:00Good on you for getting your baseline done. I am s...Good on you for getting your baseline done. I am so glad you had a positive experience and a clean bill of health!<br /><br />I started having mammograms over 2 years ago, at the age of 39, and had them every six months until the last one when I was put on an annual follow up basis. I have a large lump in both breasts which called for a mammogram and ultrasound. Luckily, they are just fibrous. I dreaded the heck out of going due to horror stories of how bad it hurt. Didn't hurt a bit.<br /><br />However, I have a horror story of a different matter, and it is how long the whole appointment took. To this day I dread ever going again because each time I've been I have had to wait a ridiculous amount of time, and that is even with getting 7:30 AM appointments. The first appointment was the worst. I was forgotten about between mammogram and ultrasound. There I sat half dressed in the lounge for patients waiting... waiting... waiting. I finally flagged down someone who got the ball rolling again, but not after spending about 4 hours there. Lovely. The subsequent appointments I was probably there for 2 hours. From what I hear from others, this is not normal. With that said, I will be using a different imaging facility for my next (now overdue) mammogram.Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421671430642993402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-64934183222821424412012-03-29T08:37:23.068-04:002012-03-29T08:37:23.068-04:00Being 26, I havent had one yet.. but I work in hea...Being 26, I havent had one yet.. but I work in healthcare - and I am so proud to work in a facility that has teamed up with Revlon and built two mobile mamography units.<br /><br />Basically its a big pink truck that goes around to rural areas and provides mamograms free of charge to anyone who other wouldnt have gotten one due to distance and/or finances.<br /><br />Makes me proud to work in a place that is so proactive about womens health :)Kerry@thehartfeltright.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558494253933770527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-64450462941328781722012-03-29T07:54:25.783-04:002012-03-29T07:54:25.783-04:00your first was much better than mine. They called ...your first was much better than mine. They called me back, thought they saw something. After the lesbian, yes I am sure tech applied the "markers", I felt the room close in and ended up fainting with my girl still flattened in the machine and hanging from my chicken wing! I woke up on the floor with 3 people standing around me trying to give me orange juice. Subsequent exams were fine..at a different location.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119435816129331090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-37034973139783397812012-03-29T06:58:54.598-04:002012-03-29T06:58:54.598-04:00So happy you got a clean bill of health!
I alway...So happy you got a clean bill of health! <br /><br />I always plan a special treat for those sorts of appointments, even if it's just going to a coffee shop for reading and/or people watching for a while.Cammy@TippyToeDiethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00547787031318303521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7381223979507114346.post-69179851233455720862012-03-29T06:12:25.430-04:002012-03-29T06:12:25.430-04:00Good job getting that baseline done! Boy, I had to...Good job getting that baseline done! Boy, I had to laugh out loud when I saw the Mission Impossible pic!! I swear, I looked at that and nodded, "Yup, sometimes you feel like you're doing tricks!"<br />"OK, put you hand up here. Good! Now, turn in with your body just a bit... FINE! :fumble, rearrange, spreeaadd: OK, lean in a bit more, and hold it..."<br /><br />Hokey pokey time! WTG!!! Nice therapeutic haul for your food photography! I can't wait to see them in use!!Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15920991549282908444noreply@blogger.com