I know I know.. before you go throwing bananas at me...I did finally go!!! I became seriously phobic of the speculum and its clinching pinching... plus being oversized for so long, made me avoid it more..
well my cycle stopped..though yea great menopause.... then suddenly started with a vengance... needless to say soaking every hour is not a good thing..
went in for the routin pabtsmear..then he did internal sonogram... (dang didnt even get dinner, candlelight or wine with that bit o joy;) then he sees a thick area on my wall...
so decides to do a biopsy right there...OUCH! endocopic biopsy... will get results back in a week. he said doesnt look cancerous but wants to put me on progesterone because of the clots and lining not shedding completely..
he also had me do labs for anemia... fun day before valentines day..lol NOT.. but at least I finally went.. and yes the biopsy hurt a lil. but was over fast...
Cherry Addict
I am so glad that you went and did the needed procedures! Yay! You must take care of yourself. I went last week and had a mammogram and bone scan. Do it EVERY year. It is freeing. I will pray that all the tests come out OK.
Bibi
Cherry Garcia
thank you for going!~ IT's not always fun is it!
I hope everything works out all right - if you need to chat or share feel free to PM me - I am learning to speak freely about all issues and had a long talk with my GYN about 2 weeks ago. I think that I can handle any conversation after that.
I hope everything works out all right - if you need to chat or share feel free to PM me - I am learning to speak freely about all issues and had a long talk with my GYN about 2 weeks ago. I think that I can handle any conversation after that.
Cherry Bark
Congrats Lana for going. Hoping everything goes okay. I've been going every year since I was 18. I am now 32. My Mom developed Cervical Cancer when she was 35, and she has been cancer free for 20 years. My grandmother (her mom), unfortunetly, developed Cervical Cancer at 36, and passed away at the young age of 39. I have already been diagnosed with cervicitis, so going in every year to make sure everything is okay is a must for me.
Brandy 
Sweet Cherry Pie
You probably have endometriosis (thick endometrium) - causes pain and heavy bleeding. Usually caused by menopause.
You should be ok but I am glad you went to get checked.
You should be ok but I am glad you went to get checked.
Dani 
Cherry Jubilee
Yes, as annoying and uncomfortable as those tests are, it is good to go and be safe. I have been cancer free for 17 years now, and that test I am sure saved my life. Glad you went!
Susan 
Cherry Addict
Even though it wasn't fun I am glad you went. I have been avoiding a mammogram but in light of me riding Bob to take care of himself I couldn't very well shirk that one, so I finally got the slip from the doctor to get one done. Here's to good health for everyone!
You don't quit playing because you grow old....you grow old because you quit playing.
Bowl Full of Cherries
I am so happy Lana that you went. Yes, it is unpleasant, but it is worth it in the end. I hope everything comes back ok. Keep us posted.
Nancy I am so happy that you are getting a mammogram. I have been getting them since I was 35. My mom passed from breast cancer 12 years ago. I miss her so very much.
Nancy I am so happy that you are getting a mammogram. I have been getting them since I was 35. My mom passed from breast cancer 12 years ago. I miss her so very much.
Mildred - Mom to 2 girls and a husband (I tell people that I am a single mom of 3. Ages 59, 37 and 31) lol. And a proud Grandma to Orahn (7) Sawyer (5) and Mazie (3).
Bowl Full of Cherries
I'm glad you went - I don't like them either. I'm not sure any lady does. It's invasive and unpleasant - and rude. But - it may just save your life! Tomorrow is my 2 year menopause anniversary. I know, Valentine's Day... sure makes it easy to remember 
. Hope your test results are something minor that can be treated.
. Hope your test results are something minor that can be treated. Cherry Addict
I've had a couple of mammograms, I'm just not good about getting them regularly. But Bob is diabetic and I am on him like crazy about taking his meds appropriately, so it's not fair if I don't do what I preach, right?mgehrke wrote:I am so happy Lana that you went. Yes, it is unpleasant, but it is worth it in the end. I hope everything comes back ok. Keep us posted.
Nancy I am so happy that you are getting a mammogram. I have been getting them since I was 35. My mom passed from breast cancer 12 years ago. I miss her so very much.
You don't quit playing because you grow old....you grow old because you quit playing.
Tiki Bar Mgr
Glad to see you taking care of this hon. While I am not very good about exams (dread them pretty much) as an older woman, I worry when I don't have them done. You had me giggling about the no dinner etc. Will keep good thoughts about the results of the tests for you!
WAS a TIKI BAR GIRL AND ALWAYS WILL BE
Wild Cherry
Lana, the same EXACT thing happened to me, and everything was totally fine. Scared me like crazy, because it was a new OB/GYN at the time. (((hugs))) to you.
~pam~
Cherry Garcia
mgehrke wrote:I am so happy Lana that you went. Yes, it is unpleasant, but it is worth it in the end. I hope everything comes back ok. Keep us posted.
Nancy I am so happy that you are getting a mammogram. I have been getting them since I was 35. My mom passed from breast cancer 12 years ago. I miss her so very much.
I'm sorry about your mom Mildred.
Cherry Bing
Glad you had things checked out! I go Thursday for my annual one...although it's actually been about 18 months. I get a yearly mammogram, too, so I'm sure I'll have a slip for scheduling that when my appointment is over. The joys of being female...lol.
Lisa
Bowl Full of Cherries
What is the saying........Practice what you preach.........you are right, it wouldn't be fair.Ayla wrote:I've had a couple of mammograms, I'm just not good about getting them regularly. But Bob is diabetic and I am on him like crazy about taking his meds appropriately, so it's not fair if I don't do what I preach, right?mgehrke wrote:I am so happy Lana that you went. Yes, it is unpleasant, but it is worth it in the end. I hope everything comes back ok. Keep us posted.
Nancy I am so happy that you are getting a mammogram. I have been getting them since I was 35. My mom passed from breast cancer 12 years ago. I miss her so very much.
Mildred - Mom to 2 girls and a husband (I tell people that I am a single mom of 3. Ages 59, 37 and 31) lol. And a proud Grandma to Orahn (7) Sawyer (5) and Mazie (3).
Bowl Full of Cherries
Thank you Traci. Some days are easier then others. Other days it seems like I lost her yesterdaySWAY2865 wrote:mgehrke wrote:I am so happy Lana that you went. Yes, it is unpleasant, but it is worth it in the end. I hope everything comes back ok. Keep us posted.
Nancy I am so happy that you are getting a mammogram. I have been getting them since I was 35. My mom passed from breast cancer 12 years ago. I miss her so very much.
I'm sorry about your mom Mildred.
Mildred - Mom to 2 girls and a husband (I tell people that I am a single mom of 3. Ages 59, 37 and 31) lol. And a proud Grandma to Orahn (7) Sawyer (5) and Mazie (3).
Cherry Addict
So glad you went. It's not fun - but if it were 'something' catching it early is the key.
Keep us posted.
Keep us posted.
Queen Mum - Grammy to Princess Bump (Lisa Giann) and Princess Bean (Gia Bella)
Chocolate Covered Cherry
Glad that you went and have the tests behind you. Honestly, I choose a mammogram any day over the pap smear. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers that all is okay.
Janie
Live long, laugh often, hug someone.
Live long, laugh often, hug someone.
Cherry Cola
Good for you finally getting it done. I am super vigilant about getting mine done, since my doctor found abnormal cells the first time I had a pabst smear and I had a surgery to have the bad cells removed 
Chocolate Covered Cherry
If Valentine's Day is about anything, it is about loving........yourself.
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