This is brilliant. I haven’t read anything this funny since John Irving’s Christmas pageant in “A Prayer for Owen Meany.” Virginia, I absolutely love your writing.
Stickers? Hm never had any of those placed anywhere. Want to try uncomfortable -- go for a mammogram with 8 week old rib fractures. Ugh but as you said it only lasts a second. So glad the technology exists.
A nurse explained to me recently that the trick to those gowns is to tie the ties first and then slip them over your head. It worked. And I wondered why nobody had ever said to me, "Tie before you put it on."
Ginny I howled.
Thank you. Your bosom buddy, Kristin
Kristin, you are hilarious!
This is brilliant. I haven’t read anything this funny since John Irving’s Christmas pageant in “A Prayer for Owen Meany.” Virginia, I absolutely love your writing.
Funny for you as a guy; different for women.
Needless to say I am extremely fond of David…
Stickers? Hm never had any of those placed anywhere. Want to try uncomfortable -- go for a mammogram with 8 week old rib fractures. Ugh but as you said it only lasts a second. So glad the technology exists.
I can’t even imagine this procedure being done with rib fractures … you are brave.
or stupid not to just reschedule it!
Hilarious! It made my morning. Thank you.
I LOVE this. Laughed several times. The Reader's Digest was right. Laughter is the best medicine.
As a breast cancer survivor I’m so glad when women go. It’s such a little discomfort for getting info we all need. Congrats on getting it done
Ginny
I could hear your voice while reading your written words which made it very funny despite the fact that mammograms are definitely not !
Gotta love my cousin Janet!
Great piece, but the state-of-the-art machines no longer require stickers. My provider has had the 3-D mammo machines for several years now.
Another experience to look forward to!
Happy to have coffee with you anytime.
Me too!!!!!
A delightful, capturing of the mental, emotional, and physical experience of a less than delightful women’s ritual. I wish you good results.
A nurse explained to me recently that the trick to those gowns is to tie the ties first and then slip them over your head. It worked. And I wondered why nobody had ever said to me, "Tie before you put it on."
Many thanks!!!!!
You've captured the experience perfectly!
What a great piece of writing. Thanks.