I whine now and then. I don’t whine a lot, but every once in a while, I hear that whiny sound and I know it’s surfaced again. Usually it has something to do with having to exercise or weeding.
\nToday, on the radio station that I frequent, the female personality was talking about women who whine about having to have a mammogram. She didn’t get it. As far as she is concerned, the trade off of good health, or catching the start of a cancer is well worth thirty seconds of discomfort. I realize that for some women it’s more than discomfort. And, not all the x-ray techs are as good as those I’ve been fortunate to meet. And, some women have to have repeated films taken.
\nBut…..it can save your life. Yes, I whine a little when I make the appointment, but I go, every year. I think we should be allowed to whine a little if we’re good about getting a mammogram every year. If you don’t want to hear that whining, just put on your aviation ear protectors!
\nLook at it this way: If we whine regularly about this test, perhaps some inventive person will find a way to make other equally good tests less expensive so that women will get quality care that is less uncomfortable. It’s time to get that women’s health lobby up and running!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I whine now and then. I don’t whine a lot, but every once in a while, I hear that whiny sound and I know it’s surfaced again. Usually it has something to do with having to exercise or weeding. Today, … Continue reading