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

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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.

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GetItRight321 · 02/04/2026 13:23

Defiantly41 · 02/04/2026 12:40

This probably shows it a bit better

Thank you for taking the time to post this. I have indeed done that for measuring for bras - very helpful!

Unfortunately I think this would only work if I was on all fours with someone underneath me to stick them on. And possibly someone behind me holding my breasts apart.

Sadly I'm a bit too grumpy for those shenanigans these days. I do appreciate the suggestion though - blimey, we've got to be resourceful, haven't we?!

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changedusername190 · 02/04/2026 13:43

When I had mine at guys they stuck them on for me. It’s probably worth giving your consultants secretary a call as I’m sure they are used to people having all manner of problems.
When I got my loop fitted it there were nurses around answering questions but I really haven’t missed the temporary monitors

GetItRight321 · 02/04/2026 14:03

changedusername190 · 02/04/2026 13:43

When I had mine at guys they stuck them on for me. It’s probably worth giving your consultants secretary a call as I’m sure they are used to people having all manner of problems.
When I got my loop fitted it there were nurses around answering questions but I really haven’t missed the temporary monitors

This is what I've now opted for! I rang the clinic and they were really helpful and sympathetic to my plight!

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