RELAX!

7.30.2009 • in the evening

So, I went to my Doctor’s appointment and went through the wonderful exam we girls love so much only to find out the Doc is deserting me and moving away, wonderful, just when I finally got used to her. This is the 2nd one in 2 years, should I take it personally or what?

Surely there is a way to make that visit more comfy right? I mean why can’t they use something other than paper to cover the table so that it doesn’t stick to your ass? “slide down, more more more...”
This time they didn’t even have a full gown, I got a paper blanket to cover up with and only a little vest for the top.
Is there any way possible to make this more uncomfortable?? oh yes, let’s come in with a parade of people!
My Doc came in with the nurse and 2 new assistants they are training, and there I lay trying to keep a smile on my face with my legs up in the air and a HUGE paper wedgie, while the women comment on my toe polish and the Doc bellows “RELAX”.

I also met with my PCP to check my blood pressure and see how the meds are working, so we’re chit chatting and I happen to mention that I’m not sleeping well and that just yesterday I was so weepy and loopy that I cried most of the morning...and bang! We both look at each other and realize that she changed my anti-depressant 2 months ago, obviously that is not working for me so she adjusted the dose and hopefully that will do the trick, I don’t know why I didn’t think of that myself.

She signed off on my forms so I can go to the gym, I have no restrictions so I can meet with the trainer next week and sign up for some fun classes.
Monday I’m starting Couch To 5K so I can start getting ready for the 2 walks I have in September and the Shamrock in March.
I’m excited and really looking forward to the workouts, I never thought I’d say that...cool!

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Amen about the paper! I was just complaining about that at my appointment this past Monday. They left me waiting in that stuffy exam room for like 30 minutes and my ass was GLUED to that table.

So excited about your fitness goals! Keep us posted!


comment by The Bombshell  on  07/31  at  03:05 AM

Oh thanks for that!  I’ve put off that exam for YEARS now, and was just working up the courage to phone and book before my summer vacation is over!  Blech!  I’m on stupid blood pressure meds too.  My goal is to try and get myself back in shape (I was in the best shape of my life 5 years ago, and then.....BAM! The worst shape of my life) Then I’m hoping to get off the BP meds (3 pills for gawd’s sake!)

Good for you!!


comment by Bev  on  07/31  at  07:12 AM

I just went to that same appointment and got to sport that same paper vest.

Maybe we should sew a fabric version and sell them on Etsy. wink


comment by Friglet  on  08/01  at  03:11 PM

The vest is useless, why wear anything at all?  I have been putting off my appt...I need to just suck it up and go.

Congrats on getting the okay to workout!  That’s awesome!  By the way, it’s okay to walk the marathon, right?  wink


comment by Smizzo  on  08/03  at  08:21 AM

I hate the vest/napkin thing and the paper gowns.  What do you think would happen if we brough our own snap up the front gowns and put those on.  I could start a new business:

gynogowns.com Custom designed gowns to make the most of your gyno experience. Pick your fabric, your style and your size.  (Halter style necklines, bandeau, tank, etc.) Make a fashion statement at your next appointment and buy your gynogown now!


comment by Dena  on  08/06  at  08:48 AM

Oh, I see Friglet had the same idea as me.  Damn!  The idea is probably already out there or maybe we all just think alike.


comment by Dena  on  08/06  at  08:54 AM

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