Boob Squishing and the Easterners!

Today was Boob Squishing day. I was expecting a lot of pain and pressure, but it really wasn't so bad. There was some pressure, but I'll be honest, if they weren't hidden by a bra, you'd know they are the perfect shape for this machine!  My appointment was at 15:00 and I was asked to arrive 15 minutes early to fill out some paperwork. I was in with the technician by just a few minutes after 15:00. I was asked to disrobe from the waist up, and bring my belongings with me. In I went with the technician, she showed me the machine (and wouldn't let me take a picture, but she was so apologetic about it, and of course I completely understood, those crazy privacy laws!). It looked a little daunting, but she was wonderful about the whole thing and made me very comfortable. 

Because I wasn't able to get a picture, the technician (I really wish I could remember her name) told me to remember Hologic and find a pic on line. I did and here it is. This is the exact machine that is used there. The boob is squished between the black plate and the plastic "tray" above it. It uses a lot of pressure, over 20 lbs of pressure. I most I noticed for sure was 24.6 lbs, and it squashes the boob pretty thin. I won't be saying how thin!

                                   

              

Six images, three on each side, and that was it. Straight on, sideways and on a bit of an angle. I'm sure if I was more "ample", it would be an issue, but nothing to worry about here. Now fingers crossed there will be no surprises.  I really enjoyed the plaque that was in the changing room;

Thursday I'm heading back to have the TB injection looked at to see if there was a reaction. Again, so far, so good. On Friday will be the ultrasound, I'll be there at 6:30, ultrasound by 7:00! Now, if the ultrasound technician is from PEI, the Easterners connection will be complete! My x-ray technician was from Newfoundland. He heard me speak and asked me right away where I was from, when he commented on my answer, I knew right away he was from Newfoundland! Today, my mammogram technician had a great accent, so it was my turn to ask. Sure enough, she's from New Brunswick. When I asked where, she said, "Oh, it's a little town between Fredricton and Moncton that most people haven't heard of; Chipman."  hah, yup, I know Chipman. So, with me from Nova Scotia, if the ultrasound tech is from PEI, the week will be complete!