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Original poster

Its the Jade Goody Effect - my smear is overdue and I've just booked one. Join me!!!!

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frumpygrumpy · 23/02/2009 12:30

Its six months overdue and I've made an appointment for a week today.

C'mon girls. Anyone else putting it off FOR NO GOOD REASON???

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2pt4kids · 23/02/2009 12:32

Mine was about 3 months over due and I booked and went last week.
Its not as bad as you think and I'm really pleased I did it now. Just waiting on the results!

BCNS · 23/02/2009 12:34

i'll join in.. mine too is overdue

EyeballsintheSky · 23/02/2009 12:37

Mine is ten farking years overdue

I'm on the phone, promise

CrackerNut · 23/02/2009 12:37

Mine is also 6mths overdue, so as soon as the surgery reopens at 2pm I will ring.

marchbunny · 23/02/2009 12:40

I have booked mine - was on third reminder!

Tis really important.

StripeyKnickersSpottySocks · 23/02/2009 12:41

OK, you've kicked my butt - just booked one for a week tomorrow. I only got the letter a couple of weeks ago but have been putting off ringing!

Peachy · 23/02/2009 12:42

Booked mine Friday becuasre of this- 5 years overdue.

WilyWombat · 23/02/2009 12:43

Mines overdue, I was sent a disclaimer at the end of last year as they had sent two reminders

I tried to make an appointment at the end of last year but they have it in their head it has to be at "well woman" on Wednesday and made it so difficult I gave up.

potplant · 23/02/2009 12:46

My friend had a very scary abnormal result last year(fortunately all well now) and it made me get mine done pronto.

Don't want to start on the whole Jade/press reporting etc stuff but if her legacy is that there are more screenings and that women don't ignore results then that really is something special.

EyeballsintheSky · 23/02/2009 12:52

Booked for this Thursday. I know it's important but bugger, I hate smears

BCNS · 23/02/2009 13:02

okay booked for 9th march! .. there feel better already!

SuperMario · 23/02/2009 13:04

God if I have one its not for Jade goody.

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frumpygrumpy · 23/02/2009 13:07

Well done girls, pleased with you all!!!

SuperMario, its not a thread for that doll. Please don't x.

TEN BLOODY YEARS???????????? WHY?

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Original poster
frumpygrumpy · 23/02/2009 13:08

I forgot my for some and my at Eyeballs.

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SuperMario · 23/02/2009 13:09

DOLL?

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frumpygrumpy · 23/02/2009 13:09

Up here, its what we say.

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EyeballsintheSky · 23/02/2009 13:10

Cos I'm a scaredy cat

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frumpygrumpy · 23/02/2009 13:10

I'm in Scotland, its a term of endearment. I am endearing to you doll Now go an book a bloody smear!!!!!!!!!!!

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frumpygrumpy · 23/02/2009 13:11

Eyeballs, not good enough. I need a better reason.

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giraffescantdancethetango · 23/02/2009 13:12

Mines not overdue infact have prob had about 3/4 in the last year due to repeated bleeding etc and every time I see a different specialist they repeat.

But wanted to support you all. I know some people really hate them, not that the rest of us enjoy them of course but they dont bother me THAT much, but I do have a dental phobia so I understand some of what the fears like?

So I shall give you all a very gentle but hold your hand at the same time

BCNS · 23/02/2009 13:13

well I'm going to fess up now lol.. mine was 6 years ago.. and that's becasue I just didn't get around to sorting it out!

ComeWhineWithMe · 23/02/2009 13:14

Can't have one as I am pg but I am boking myself in as soon as possible after the birth.

Me and a friend were chatting about it today and she has been booked in for two weeks time because they are so busy .

ComeWhineWithMe · 23/02/2009 13:19

That would be booking .

EyeballsintheSky · 23/02/2009 13:19

Erm... well they sent me about 100 a reminders but the dog that I don't have ate them all. Then when I rang the clinic, not one of the staff spoke English, only Serbo-Croat. That is a blatant lie

ScorpiowithabigS · 23/02/2009 13:20

I've never had one, I'm a bit nervous.

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