originally written June 30th, '06

Had my very first breast biopsy today. V. weird. The lumps are so small they had to do ultrasound at the same time, so I got a guy on one side pressing down hard with the ultrasound wand (to hold the bumps in place), and a babe on the other side doing the stabbing. Multiple stabs per lump, so I at least have some faith in their eventual diagnosis. Whole thing wasn't too bad except when they stabbed one place they hadn't used Lidocaine first -- that hurt like a mother, and kept hurting until I whined and they did something about it.

I'll find out the results on Wednesday when I see the surgeon (Brie asked, why do you have to see the surgeon -- won't that be a waste of time if you're okay? But I have learned with GH, why ask why?), so cross your fingers for me.