AmyontheFarm Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I had a mammogram. Can someone please explain to me why it is important to make me stand on my tip toes and hold by breath (I still have bronchitis) to get this done? I would much rather lay on my stomach and drop these babies down a hole and let them take pictures that way. Plus gravity pulls them down longer and skinnier that way anyways! I honestly thought I was gonna pass out. Not from the pain, the pain was nothing really, just from holding my breath for so long. And what's the first thing you need to do when someone says don't breath? Me, I need to cough! So, as long as everything comes back clear. I'm good for a while. I'm 42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Library Momma Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I'm guessing the machine was invented by a man - lol :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hmm. I didn't need to stand on tiptoes, the machine was adjusted according to my height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The experience is probably only as good as the technician that is working with you. I've had several done and I've been lucky to work with wonderful ladies. I don't remember having to hold my breath long, and the machine was lowered so I was standing comfortably. Not that I'm saying it was an entirely comfortable process. The mashing between the plates is fairly stupid. When I had a biopsy, I had to lay on a table with a hole. That felt awkward as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slache Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 My husband's cousin invented a machine that hopefully will soon be used in hospitals. It resembles a microwave and replaces the boob squishy thing. You just walk up to it and it takes a picture of your entire chest, including under your armpits. It's pain free and does a much better job of finding cancer. It should have been invented 20 years ago. She also invented the little Save The Gonads hearts that are now used to prevent babies from going sterile when they get x-rays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You shouldn't have had to stand on your tiptoes. I'm less than 5' tall and I've never had to stand on mine. They just lower the machine until it's at the correct height. I've also never needed to hold my breath more than a few seconds. It sounds as if your technician was a lemon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted February 26, 2014 Author Share Posted February 26, 2014 She might have been a lemon, a lemon with frigid hands! At least, I refused to go last week when I had a temp of 103. I would have passed out on them then. Just praying everything comes back clean and clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrn Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The technician can make or break the procedure. I had my first mamo recently and the tech was the best ever. On the retake I had a different tech and it was not as comfortable. Same machine, different person. Sorry you were so uncomfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 :grouphug: That sounds pretty awful. I have a couple years yet before I have to get one, but I'm already not looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Home'scool Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 The machine was actually invented by a woman. Why it has to be so uncomfortable I don't know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 You had a bad technician. The machine should be adjusted for your height. The machine is taking the actual image for several seconds and you do have to hold your breath while it's imaging or it could affect the clarity of the image. If you had to hold more than a second before or after the imaging was happening, then it was a problem with the technician. Next time, tell the tech you are having to stand on your toes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I've had two in the past year and have another one scheduled for next week. I've never stood on my toes. I usually only have to hold my breath for a second or two, but I did almost pass out on the one after my biopsy. Even those few seconds were too much. I would speak up next time and ask for them to adjust the machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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