Mammo today

[Hopeful]

I had my first mammogram since my surguery in June today; it is actually my annual screening mammo (last screen was done 4/20/06). Since last year, the facility I use has converted about half of their mammo facilities to digital, so this was my first experience with that technology. I have to say, all things considered, it was not so bad as I had anticipated. I am still very tender from the rx treatment, so I wanted to take some kind of pain killer before I went. My surgeon said Motrin. Because I am an obsessive/compulsive personality, I got up very early and took two, with the intent to "test" the sensitivity after an hour, and still have time to take a third pill if necessary (I deemed it necessary).

The center where I go has 7 or 8 locations in a two county area and performs 50,000 mammograms a year. They are very cutting edge. The technician who performed the test explained the process to me, and allowed me to view the images that were generated from the x-ray (they are all computerizied). I had mentioned that my surgeon used a lot of clips - until I looked for myself, I had no idea! I bet I'll be setting off metal detectors at airports!

I really liked the way the technology allowed the technician to take a lot of the "mystery" away from the process - she was very open and I felt more like a participant in my care. She told me not all the techs let the patients sneak a peek, and they are strictly forbidden to comment on the images, (of course, as they are not physicians) but just the manner in which the whole process was handled left me with a good impression (no pun intended).

The results won't be read until Monday, and the report will go out then. I know many of the women here find the stress of waiting for results very difficult. Personally, if I think there is even a remote chance I could get bad news . . . . I can wait!

I plan to enjoy the rest of my weekend, and hope you all do the same. I will post on my results when I get them.

Hopeful