Rites of passage

[geekchick]

I went in for a physical today, and I walked out with a piece of paper directing me where to go for my first mammogram. I suppose it's getting harder and harder to deny that I really am getting older. (To be fair, my mother and my grandmother both had breast cancer, so I need to start with them sooner than I might otherwise. I'll keep telling myself that. ;) ) Otherwise, I appear to be as reasonably healthy as can be expected, other than waiting to see what the results of the blood sugar/thyroid/cholesterol/etc. screenings say. Would've been nice if they'd told me when scheduling my appointment that I was supposed to fast this morning. Oops. At least I managed to not get myself overly drunk on the nice bottle of scotch I opened last night The next month will probably see me making more medical appointments than I have in the last two years. Oh joy. How much do I love going to the doctor?

Comments

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

Oh, the joys of having your breasts smashed between chilled plates.

Very soon, you will be among the initiated. ;^)

Have fun!

[geekchick]

I figure the alternative is definitely much, much worse. Do they import the plates specially from Siberia, like they do with certain other tools? ;)

[dawnd.livejournal.com]

Yes, though since these are much larger and heavier, the cost is greater for the postage, which is why the procedure costs so much more. ;^p

[asetwoman.livejournal.com]

Oh, you said the M word.

How I do not look forward to those.

[patgreene.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you went in for your physical. But yes, mammograms are No Fun At All.

[geekchick]

So I hear, but I figure not having them is much worse, all things considered.

[geekchick]

Yeah, I'm 33 for a few more months yet. I suspect I probably shoulda/coulda started even earlier, but I put off doctor's visits as long as humanly possible.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

My doctor started me at 39, but my family history is cancer in general, not breast cancer specifically.

[brian1789.livejournal.com]

What nice Scotch(es) were you drinking last night?

[geekchick]

I cracked open the bottle of Glenfiddich 15 Year Solera Reserve I got as a housewarming present and had a couple of glasses.

[mactavish.livejournal.com]

I've had my boobs squeezed a couple of times, and though it's not comfortable, I don't *hate* it -- but mine are rather big, loose, and easy to flatten.

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

When you feel old, you can always keep in mind your friends who are older. *ahem* ;-)

[geekchick]

Hey, the walker and oxygen tank make you look "distinguished".

;)

[quasigeostrophy.livejournal.com]

But not the grey hair? ;-)