I had one in my 40s I think. They supposedly have better less uncomfortable systems now. Mine really was no big deal.

I had one a while ago and am due for another soon (a bit early, but I have relatives on both sides of the family with breast cancer, so my MD agreed I should probably do it a bit more often) and it was a complete nonevent, very fast and barely uncomfortable at all; I think I was in and out from check-in to dressed and back in the car in ten minutes, max (in case any Bayistas are in need but avoiding getting one, it was at CPMC on California in San Francisco -- the tech and the practice were incredibly awesome).

They supposedly have better less uncomfortable systems now. Mine really was no big deal.

This is my experience too. Except the place that did mine (and later did a follow up ultrasound on my blood clot) definitely had a spa atmosphere.

Being awake is so hard today. It's gray and pouring rain again.

Feeling any better, msbelle?

My regulars are fast and easy. I've never had stickers, but the worst part is at a certain angle the machine presses hard against the collarbone, and you have to hold position for the picture. But it's over fast.

Of course for the big needle biopsy they put me on the car lift, so that was fun. Tall table, thin mattress with a hole for the relevant boob to hang through. The table goes up, the doctor goes underneath with the specially sensitive scope to guide the needle, quick punch, she scoots out, the table lower, and you're done. I've only had it done the once, but the memory lingers.

My landscape neighbor and H are planting the container garden today. Apparently the rosemary didn't make it overwinter. Sad now. But as soon as herbs come in at the various nurseries, we'll replant. I'm indoors, chained to finishing this project, and I really would like to go play in the dirt.

I would like Hello Kitty stickers. Like the great ones someone sent me while I was offline. Thanks!

Mammo is awkward and a little uncomfortable, but not scary IMO. Last technician I had was great, showed me the images and explained everything to me. Found out I have dense breasts. I hope that doesn't mean I need to have them more frequently, but knowing my family history, it probably does.

My mammograms were also fast and relatively painless. The machine pressing against my sternum was the most uncomfortable part. I need to schedule my annual soon.

Safe travels everyone!

Man the relentless rain is stressing me out even though our basement is not prone to flooding and I don't have a plan to ride bikes until Sunday when it will be long gone. I think it's the sound of it on my office window. Like it will never stop.

Found out I have dense breasts.

This is what makes me nervous. Mine feel very fibrous to me, and I have no idea what that means.