smear test - Page 2

xXMessedUpXx · 02-05-2012, 09:20 PM

I've just had a reminder letter through to book my first one, i have to admit i've been putting it off since i turned 25 but i know it needs to be done so shall ring up and book tomorrow (also can you request a woman does it cos i dont think i'd be comfortable with a male doctor doing it)

Mandimoo · 03-05-2012, 01:52 AM

Its usually a nurse and the majority of nurses qualified to do smears are women. I've had swabs but not a smear I need to go get it done but keep putting it off too.

happiness...its all a lie · 03-05-2012, 08:59 AM

Yeah just say you would like a lady nurse to do it. Good luck booking it. Im up and its in 5 hours. Im not sure if i can go im in such a state - i go and it could be fine, i go and there could be something wrong which would send me over the edge or i dont go and just have this constant worry. ahhhhh im so scared i hate being a woman. Im scared theres something wrong and ill look like a freak xx

Bleeding Angel · 03-05-2012, 11:49 AM

You need to remember the nursed have done it over and over with so many people they will be used peoples reactions by now. Just remember its about preventing things so if someone does have something it can be caught and treated early. There have been so many sad cases of people not having the smears then ending up with cancer and dying when if they went for the smear they would have been alive.

Just remeber its going to be five mins then over.

happiness...its all a lie · 03-05-2012, 12:09 PM

But what if theres something there? i wont be able to look at people it'll ruin everything. At the moment ive calmed a little and im going to go. Im just not sure if that'll last, sorry for being so pathetic about it.

Bleeding Angel · 03-05-2012, 12:30 PM

If there is something there and something badly wrong then it means you can get treated, although the cases of having cancer are very small. Sometimes tests can show something but most of the time its not anything to worry about.

Heksie · 03-05-2012, 02:45 PM

You're strong enough to do this, I know you can. Thinking of you xxx

happiness...its all a lie · 03-05-2012, 05:04 PM

I went and she said it was ok but she really hurt me cause i was so tense and said i was bleeding. So its done. I then went on a drive and sat in my car for 3 hours i couldnt face going home. Im really triggered im sat at home on my own now but im crying and just want to go to bed.

Bleeding Angel · 03-05-2012, 05:13 PM

Most people bleed afterwards because you are scraping the cervix, but well done for going, hopefully uoi can have a ncie bath and relax.

happiness...its all a lie · 03-05-2012, 05:17 PM

Thanks, yeah im just about to run a bath then have some tea and curl up with the cat he always gives good cuddles and doesnt ask me thousands of questions like everyone i live with lol :)

Heksie · 04-05-2012, 01:47 PM

I'm so so proud of you! Really. That shows what fantastic courage you have within you. Sending you so many more hugs xxx

happiness...its all a lie · 04-05-2012, 01:57 PM

Thank you, that means a lot. It doesnt feel like courage though.

Heksie · 08-05-2012, 09:06 AM

I hope you're feeling a bit better about it today?

Doing what you did is exactly what makes you courageous :) Powering through the fear, doing something even though you're scared blind is what it feels like. The rewarding part is looking back and seeing how brave you were and what you managed to accomplish.

BIG hugs to you

x

happiness...its all a lie · 11-05-2012, 08:05 AM

Hi

Yeah im ok now, just waiting for the results now! Im glad its done but it made me feel very low for a while but i think now thats done its one less thing off my mind of worries etc

Thanks for the hugs and support :) xx