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first mammogram

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I didn't know what forum to post this type of question in and this is the only once close to the topic at hand. I apologize if I'm in the wrong place.

I was told in October of last year to get my first mammogram this past year and ofcourse I didn't do it. I forgot. Now I want to drop in and get it done hopefully one day this week. I'm 39 years old and this is my first one. They said it was to be done between age 38-40.

I'm wondering what that first mammogram is like. I'm a little nervous about doing it. I don't know why. I'm sure it's not as bad as a pap smear or even having a baby and I've been there done those things a few times.

Thanks for any insight on this.
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Go get it done !! There is alittle pain, but it can save your life, it did mine.I couldn't feel any lump nor could the doc,but the mammogram picked it up.Please go have one done.
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I had my first mammogram last week and it was no big deal. I had very little pain. It is more of a contortionist act as they have to get all of the breast on the glass plate and you have to more your arm and face to some weird positions. I felt very comfortable and at ease. I was in and out of the radiology clinic in less than 10 minutes!!! You have more tolerance for pain than I do as I was the C-Section queen and had no labor!!!
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Get it done!! how it feels kind of depends on how perky and small your breasts are and how good the tech is. Mammograms are the ONLY time I am greatful for big, saggy breasts! It is a short process that can save your life, so it is worth any minor discomfort you may have. When I had one years ago, the tech looked at my breasts and said " i am going to need a bigger plate " and i said " Plate? Lady, you may want to get a turkey platter" She said it turned what had been a horrid day, around. Humour can do so much!!
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well they put your boob on a flat surface and then squish it with the top flat surface and your boob looks like a pancake, very very little if any pain. you'll be amazed at what they can do with these boobs. now it's to bad that men don't have to have penograms where they could get flattened out. (LOL) relax, it's a piece of cake.
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alot of my friends told me that it kills. well guess what it was a piece of cake. a little weird but its something that needs to get done.
good luck..you will be lucky if you can get it done that quick. usually it takes awhile to get one.
elaine
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HI fix, GOOD for you for getting your mammogram. This procedure saves lives every day. I find a good tech helps. If they are rough with me, I TELL them. I have costrochronditis, where the cartiledge is inflammed around my ribs due to my Lupus and just pushing up against that plate where they place the breast can really hurt me.
Anyway, you will be fine. Any discomfort is worth it to take good care of ourselves
EllaBlue
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Run get it done! I get upset by those who "scare" others into thinking that it is a really unpleasant thing. You will feel some pressure and if it is too uncomfortable, tell the technician.
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