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Hi Bella Family:

I have my first mammogram in years scheduled and not looking forward to it at all.

At age 53, I knew I should have had it done as I got older - but so not into cutting anything off(lol).

And the only reason I will be keeping this appointment this time around - it is MANDATORY if I am to continue to be part of a medical program that is giving me 3 months of free medical care. The funny part is that I only applied for this help due to needing my "blood pressure" medicine and working on commissions. Yep, you know how that goes sometimes - some weeks/months ZERO... But I do enjoy the "feasts" and have learn't to spread those times over the famine times. This is my first time working on commissions only, but getting the hang of managing my cash. I am hoping to be able to not have to renew my participation in this program when it expires in February. They only qualify you for 3 months each time which is great - gives you a chance to get your finances together and back to my much desired independence.

Thanks for listening!

Angela i am a huge weenie with doctors and any tests - and i just had my first one. Guess what? It does not hurt at all. They use digital photography now, not film, so they don't have to squish you much. I was so relieved.

Thanks Jilly - I needed to hear that as the last one I had, been so long cannot remember - it did hurt!!!!

My mother told me they used to hurt quite a bit. I am glad that technology has made that easier!

Amen!!!!

Angela, did you go yet? how was it?

Hi Jilly:

I go the 13th of January - thanks for asking.