I had an appointment for breast screening this morning.
In the past I have asked the receptionist to look after my pump (in a small make-up bag) as it shouldn't be near x-rays, and there has been no problem. Today, I got an immediate "No!" when I asked. I was told just to leave it with my jacket in the small changing area, and it would be fine there. I wasn't happy with this but did as I was told and put the pump in my jacket pocket, as the "van" was quiet. I did point out to her that I'd been told to keep my bag with me, but it made no difference to the receptionist.
What do other ladies do when having their screening? Nothing happened to my pump this time but what about my next appointment in 3 years time?
In the past I have asked the receptionist to look after my pump (in a small make-up bag) as it shouldn't be near x-rays, and there has been no problem. Today, I got an immediate "No!" when I asked. I was told just to leave it with my jacket in the small changing area, and it would be fine there. I wasn't happy with this but did as I was told and put the pump in my jacket pocket, as the "van" was quiet. I did point out to her that I'd been told to keep my bag with me, but it made no difference to the receptionist.
What do other ladies do when having their screening? Nothing happened to my pump this time but what about my next appointment in 3 years time?