Terrified of Mammogram

So pleased to hear you went Gilly. We all have different fears or concerns and at times feel overwhelmed by them so a pat on the back for facing up to them.

Your crackers Annie

( in the nicest possible way ) x

Gilly, my point is a persons fear is torturous for them so you must not say you were silly, who says ‘ goody I hope it hurts as much as last time ?

Perhaps I should think about that one ?

I’m in childminding duties tonight so no wine I’m afraid . I’ll have an extra glass on Friday though .

Oh Annie My fear of having a mammogram was based on a previous (probably grossly exaggerated in my head ) bad experience . I turned it into something massive, which it shouldn’t have been .

Suffering as you do is not the same . You have had some tragic events to deal with, enough to break anyone . I just feel sorry that you are unable to get out and no longer have your family around you for support . I do hope you can eventually take “baby steps” with your scooter, then who knows are your confidence grows......

Happy for you Gilly that it's all over and not as bad as you feared. for later to celebrate!

Glad it went well, gilly.
Well done for facing your fears.

Well done Gillybob

Thanks for update Gillybob
You may encourage others to go for a check.

Now you can relax with a glass of wine (or two)

Oops! Didn’t catch up with the thread first, silly me! So glad it’s over with.

I too find it very painful usually but last time I found the whole process much less embarrassing and painful. You didn’t have to sit waiting with no bra on (so uncomfortable), you just took your bra off in the room, I mentioned my terror and they were gentle and didn’t press down as much as usual (ouch!). Do go and get it over with for another three years.

gilly, if you are silly fearing a mammogram when a previous one caused you much pain what does it make me , too fearful to venture out of my front door.

You are very kind Annie

I never worry about dental check ups or even dental work. But I have lost so much sleep over this. I think maybe I had a bit of a bad experience last time and so I have built it up into some massive thing. I feel quite ashamed now that its done.

Gillybob...facing up to a fear is never silly! Well done you and here's to the all clear! XX

Fear is never silly my love , think how many fear a dental checkup x

Yes maybe Annie . The radiographer this time was very nice and understood my fears which I believe helped a lot .

I feel so silly about it now though .

Perhaps you had a period last time gilly, may explain painful boobs . You were brave admitting you were fearful x

Oh well done Gillybob. I just had to check and see if you had posted to see how you got on. Good girl.

Well done gillybob ????

Pleased to hear it went well, thought about you.

Well done gillybob. I hope you treat yourself to something nice for tea as you deserve it for being brave when you were obviously feeling very anxious.

Glad you are back safe and sound and not too sore. .
Well as much as you can at work!

Oooops posted too soon. Wanted to thank everyone so much for their encouragement and support.

Gransnet at its best !

Well it's all over and I'm back at work. Why did I build it up into something so terrible, I was seriously considering not going through with it? It was uncomfortable for sure, but no where near as painful as it was last time (or as I remembered it to be last time).

What a Silly Billy I feel. Just the wait for the letter now.

Man up!