Now on to the pain in my boob. Unfortunately I had a bad mammo tech for the first time in 9 years. I am certainly no stranger to mammo's. I have lost count as to how many I have had done over the past decade. What I am sure of is that I have never had pain during one. It is uncomfortable, yes, but painful, no, not for me. Until the other day . . .
I saw my doc first and then hung out for what seems like an eternity in the always fashionable hospital gown. When I was called in by the mammo tech and she proceeded to set me up in the machine I had no idea the pain that was about to ensue. When she clamped that sucker down apparently as compressed as it would go I felt nothing but extreme pain. Then I felt tears well up in my eyes. I was scared and felt as if I would pass out. I literally could not imagine what the hell she was doing that was causing me so much pain. It took my breath away. Not only was the compression excessive but the length of time for the compression seemed much longer. I felt as if all the color drained from my face. She had to sit me down. I assured her that I had never had pain like that before. She spoke to me as if I was a newbie and assured me that I was not the only one to ever have this kind of reaction. Well, let me say that if she has alot of patients ready to pass out then she is doing something wrong!
When it was finally over she assured me that I would now be able to relax out in the waiting room. I sternly let her know that I could not relax until I got the results. As I walked out of the room I turned as I heard her say "I got a really good picture though. . ." Hmmmm...."Goody for you" I thought to myself.
I have to say it was traumatizing. I never feared a mammo because it was not painful . . . that is until now. I hope that next time I have someone who knows what they are doing. The next day I got in touch with my doctor to let her know of my bad experience with the mammo technician. I can only hope it is followed up on as I would hate to see my experience happen to someone else.
Have you ever had a bad experience as a patient and been vocal about it? What happened? How did you feel speaking up about it?
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I'm now sitting down to get caught up on some blog reading and came across your post. First of all, thank goodness your results came back normal, I can't imagine what it would feel like waiting to hear....
Now what is up with that tech?? I am so glad you reported her, I know women say it hurts but not to the point of almost passing out! Sheesh! she must be new at her job.
blessings to you
betty
YAY YOU!!!! for the report about your boobies and for speaking up for yourself!!
I wish people took more pride in their work.
re: my hair. It was a pretty big change. I went from just below the shoulder length hair to buzzed. I've never had it this short before, but I've always wanted to! :)
~magick~
Melissa
ps: speaking of boobies - i found this funny. my word verification is ecuppe....no, i'm a b cup, but thanks. ;)
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