Thursday, November 29, 2012

Ouchie Squishy Pink Exam

Well, yesterday I had my follow up 'pink' pictures. The first pictures were not painful but these...THESE...were from the devil! OUCH! I suppose they had to compress things hard to see clearly but OUCH!

I'm a pretty tough cookie but I was about to come unglued! Perhaps it was the stress of having to be there in the first place. You feel pretty helpless without a shirt on and a little scared too.

In the back of my mind, I calmed myself by daydreaming of using my black belt skills to break the equipment apart with some gnarly kicks and punches.

I expect good results. If there is a next step, I know I won't walk it alone. I appreciate ALL the positive energy, emails, and prayers.

After my ouchie-squishy pink exam, I had to stop by the store and get laundry detergent. Leaving the store I heard someone calling "Ma'am? Ma'am??"

I thought I left a bag of groceries behind as I've done before.

I turned and there was a man walking toward me. He said, "Ma'am, I saw you in the store and I thought to myself, 'That's a good looking lady'."

Stunned, I think I mustered up a smile and a "Thank you."  Then he walked away saying, "Have a good day, Ma'am."

I think I said "You too." and continued walking toward my car.

My breast was bruised but my ego got a little boost. LOL!

Ladies...get checked! If I can do it, so can you. Win over your fears, be strong, and think positive PINK!


18 comments:

cucki said...

me thinking of you so much dear friend..
sending you my love and lots of blessings x

Peggy Lee said...

I'm sorry your exam was so painful. I put off having one for years because of hearing stories about it being so painful but when I finally gave in and went, it wasn't painful for me at all. To this day my mother won't go because her first one was so painful.

I am always a bit weirded out when a strange fella says stuff like that to me. I wonder why they never say it when my husband is with me? Hmmmmm.......

stitchersanon said...

I'm sorry this one was so uncomfortable. It is stressful when you get recalled so it is understandable that you struggled. I am praying you get get good results and next time they will be better prepared so your mamogram gets exactly what they need rather than messing you around asking you to go for a repeat xx

Samplers, Silks and Linens said...

You are being resposible and taking good care of yourself - big thumbs up : )

Unknown said...

At least it is over and your day ended with such a nice compliment. Have a terrific Thursday.
Best wishes Molly

Anonymous said...

Parsley,
Know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Stay positive.
Your Friend,
Deborah
FairfieldHouseNJ.com

Vickie said...

I am praying for you Parsley.

Furry Bottoms said...

Uhhhh... I did not expect you to say it was ouchy!!! I am glad you got through it OK, and you know, God was sending you a reminder that no matter what your soul and body goes through, you're still pretty special. That guy at the store was simply a vessel!

Karyn said...

High five, girlfriend...I am so proud of you getting thru it all...sending hugs :)
I read the first part of your post and thought, a trip to Teavana and cheesecake is in order after that...but I gotta say your market trip was a much better pick me up ;) And it's true...wink wink you are good lookin'
Hugs
Ma

Denise said...

God is with you my friend, everything is going to be ok.

Mouse said...

paws crossed that all is well ... I have another few years before I can go for an exam ... love mouse xxxx

Primitive Stars said...

So happy you went, will be o.k........ Blessings Francine.

Chatty Crone said...

Amen and I hope your test results are great. sandie

Catherine said...

Ugh!! I have put mine off for too long.....need to get that done, but not something I look forward to....

Jackie said...

Mine is scheduled...and I winced all the way through this post with you, my friend.
Hugs and love,
Jackie

Chris said...

OMG! Those ultrasounds are horrible. I think that I was shellshocked after my first one.
Keeping you in my thoughts and waiting for good news.
Hugs!

Astrids dragon said...

Hmmm, maybe you were looking a little more "perky" than usual and he noticed?!

Glad you're taking care of yourself!

Hugs...

Pam in IL said...

I've got my pink exam coming up and they always squish me so hard that it pulls my ears! I tolerate it though. My mom was diagnosed on my birthday, Dec. 3, 1999 and I'm happy to say that she is a 13 year survivor!

Keeping you in my prayers!