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AIBU to feel upset about fitting a heart monitor with large breasts?

28 replies

GetItRight321 · 02/04/2026 11:01

Just trying to put on my 7 day heart monitor (from ECG On-Demand). Where the do it put it, and what do I do with my massive boobs? The video features - of course - a buff bloke! You really couldn't make it up. Do they think menopausal fatties like me don't get heart problems?! The booklet has a picture of a woman, but she has pert little breasts. How do I work out the placing of the electrodes when my nipples are down by my waist when i'm not wearing a bra. 'Level with the nipples' does not help me in this case.

Just yet another example of things designed by men.

I've rung the company who tried to be helpful but I can't feel where my breast bone is, so that doesn't really help.

I've contacted my GP to see if there's a nurse who could spare 5 mins to help me. I'm seriously gonna need someone to help me keep the boobs out of the way in any case, while the electrodes go on. Unless I sling them over my shoulder.

I'm actually really really upset. I've fought tooth and nail to be taken seriously about heart issues, and FINALLY some action, yet I can't use the goddam equipment.

OP posts:
YomAsalYomBasal · 02/04/2026 11:06

I’ve had loads of these, not once have I had to fit it myself. Not unreasonable to need help at all.

Moveyourbleedingarse · 02/04/2026 11:05

Yanbu. Fecking medical profession and male bias.

But, my GP fitted mine for me, I'm surprised you have to do it yourself.

beefthief · 02/04/2026 11:03

You are absolutely not being unreasonable.

This is not the point, but you also have a wonderful way with words and I would love to read more from you.