i'm pretty sure guys don't read this blog (you may want to overlook this post if you are a guy)....
but, what's with the paper garb that is now given to "cover" yourself at the annual obgyn appointment?
at least for me, it consisted of a paper VEST. but, it was so short it was a "belly vest" if i've ever seen one. then...a piece of paper for my lap.
is my co-pay not enough to at least purchase some more paper for a bit more coverage in this process? i've never had children, so i can ONLY imagine what kind of couture they will be giving me for that whole ordeal.
i could not help but stare at the 80's hotel art on the wall (the other choice was a BMI index or a picture of fallopian tubes) and wonder if i had also signed a disclaimer about checking all of my pride and dignity at the door!
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When it came time for me to choose a new gyno (after we moved), I made my selection based on three things: How warm is the exam room, how much dilly-dallying with the speculum is going on (seriously, just get IN and get OUT) and what do they give me to cover up with?
If you were in Ohio, I'd tell you it was worth driving to Mansfield just to go to mine. Not only do they have heated exam tables (!), they know how to treat your girl parts and they provide BIG comfy CLOTH cover-ups that open/close in the front for breast exams.
Cornerstone OB-GYN. Love 'em.
Lol. I'm with you.
I always liked my nurse practitioner in the States because a.) her last name was "Miracle" and b.) she ALWAYS let me wear my "bottoms" when I was being examined. (If my "bottoms" was a skirt.) LOVED that.
Sounds like Written Permission has a good thing going on in her neck of the woods...
Paper covers ups are terrible. The OB needs to be sensitive to the fact that WE DON'T DO THIS EVERY DAY. My nurse friends and doctor friends tell me that - they see tons of patients, blah blah, but that doesn't make me feel better.
I'm with you. It's just awkward. A warm table and a nice cover up would help.
Yep, once you've had kids, this doesn't even phase you. :) Sometimes I actually enjoy staring at those ugly walls, just because I've gotten to come by myself and hear NO KIDS crabbing at me!
HAHA! So true!
I went to a male doctor for the first time for this visit and let me tell you, I have never been SO uncomfortable in my paper vest and thin blanket in my life. I think I was sweating all over the place and in that bright florescent light I just felt gross. blech. thank goodness it is just once a year!
WP, I am going to YOUR dr. It is only about 1hr 45 min one way. Totally worth it for the heated exam tables.
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