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going to the gyno tomorrow.....

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Kelli

New member
Hey folks,
I am going to the gyno tomorrow. Yes I get to wear the paper-nipple-cutter (aka...white 'sheet' made of paper to keep you warm and private...had to be invented by a guy). And I get to be up close and personal to freezing cold 'duck lips' (spectulum...once again, probably made by a guy). Not at all my favorite appt to go to. But here is the problem.........

I am a bleeder, I cough up blood all the time when I lay flat. I'm nervous about having to lay down on the table (althought when my feet are in the sturrips I'll be checking out my nice pedicure).

How do other bleeders deal with this? It's pathetic that this is the biggest concern when having my 'baby makin' parts examed. But can the dr prop you up and still do and see what he needs to check out. I'm sure when I'm flat on my back, I'll be choking on blood. And I'm not wanting to cough when I have the metal 'duck lips' inside of me. Ouchie.

Any suggestions.
What if he lays on the floor and I just stand above him? Maybe I'll have to pee or fart. hehehe What a job!

And since I'm not going to have kids they aren't really 'baby makin' parts, more along the lines of a playground. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Thanks for any advice!
Kelli
29 w/CF and not wanting my privates poked!
 
K

Kelli

New member
Hey folks,
I am going to the gyno tomorrow. Yes I get to wear the paper-nipple-cutter (aka...white 'sheet' made of paper to keep you warm and private...had to be invented by a guy). And I get to be up close and personal to freezing cold 'duck lips' (spectulum...once again, probably made by a guy). Not at all my favorite appt to go to. But here is the problem.........

I am a bleeder, I cough up blood all the time when I lay flat. I'm nervous about having to lay down on the table (althought when my feet are in the sturrips I'll be checking out my nice pedicure).

How do other bleeders deal with this? It's pathetic that this is the biggest concern when having my 'baby makin' parts examed. But can the dr prop you up and still do and see what he needs to check out. I'm sure when I'm flat on my back, I'll be choking on blood. And I'm not wanting to cough when I have the metal 'duck lips' inside of me. Ouchie.

Any suggestions.
What if he lays on the floor and I just stand above him? Maybe I'll have to pee or fart. hehehe What a job!

And since I'm not going to have kids they aren't really 'baby makin' parts, more along the lines of a playground. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Thanks for any advice!
Kelli
29 w/CF and not wanting my privates poked!
 
K

Kelli

New member
Hey folks,
I am going to the gyno tomorrow. Yes I get to wear the paper-nipple-cutter (aka...white 'sheet' made of paper to keep you warm and private...had to be invented by a guy). And I get to be up close and personal to freezing cold 'duck lips' (spectulum...once again, probably made by a guy). Not at all my favorite appt to go to. But here is the problem.........

I am a bleeder, I cough up blood all the time when I lay flat. I'm nervous about having to lay down on the table (althought when my feet are in the sturrips I'll be checking out my nice pedicure).

How do other bleeders deal with this? It's pathetic that this is the biggest concern when having my 'baby makin' parts examed. But can the dr prop you up and still do and see what he needs to check out. I'm sure when I'm flat on my back, I'll be choking on blood. And I'm not wanting to cough when I have the metal 'duck lips' inside of me. Ouchie.

Any suggestions.
What if he lays on the floor and I just stand above him? Maybe I'll have to pee or fart. hehehe What a job!

And since I'm not going to have kids they aren't really 'baby makin' parts, more along the lines of a playground. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Thanks for any advice!
Kelli
29 w/CF and not wanting my privates poked!
 
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2005CFmom

Super Moderator
No suggestions. Just letting you know this part made me laugh.

"What if he lays on the floor and I just stand above him? Maybe I'll have to pee or fart. hehehe What a job! "
 
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2005CFmom

Super Moderator
No suggestions. Just letting you know this part made me laugh.

"What if he lays on the floor and I just stand above him? Maybe I'll have to pee or fart. hehehe What a job! "
 
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2005CFmom

Super Moderator
No suggestions. Just letting you know this part made me laugh.

"What if he lays on the floor and I just stand above him? Maybe I'll have to pee or fart. hehehe What a job! "
 
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Kelli

New member
I have to have a sense of humor. If I didn't I swear, I would have died by now!
I laugh at myself daily.......literally!
Kelli
 
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Kelli

New member
I have to have a sense of humor. If I didn't I swear, I would have died by now!
I laugh at myself daily.......literally!
Kelli
 
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Kelli

New member
I have to have a sense of humor. If I didn't I swear, I would have died by now!
I laugh at myself daily.......literally!
Kelli
 
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Emily65Roses

New member
Is it any better if you're lying down, but not flat? I don't think I've ever been completely flat during a gyn exam. You know how they make you scootch your butt down to the edge of the table? That should give you enough leverage to sit up a bit. If they question it, tell them if you don't, you'll cough up blood all over... and they're only supposed to be looking at ONE part of you that bleeds today.
 
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Emily65Roses

New member
Is it any better if you're lying down, but not flat? I don't think I've ever been completely flat during a gyn exam. You know how they make you scootch your butt down to the edge of the table? That should give you enough leverage to sit up a bit. If they question it, tell them if you don't, you'll cough up blood all over... and they're only supposed to be looking at ONE part of you that bleeds today.
 
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Emily65Roses

New member
Is it any better if you're lying down, but not flat? I don't think I've ever been completely flat during a gyn exam. You know how they make you scootch your butt down to the edge of the table? That should give you enough leverage to sit up a bit. If they question it, tell them if you don't, you'll cough up blood all over... and they're only supposed to be looking at ONE part of you that bleeds today.
 
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mum2kj

New member
rofl

Sorry I have no suggestions

but thanks for the laugh. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Seriously though, I hope you don't end up having a bleed.

actually you have propably thought of this one, Can you be propped up by pillows?
 
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mum2kj

New member
rofl

Sorry I have no suggestions

but thanks for the laugh. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Seriously though, I hope you don't end up having a bleed.

actually you have propably thought of this one, Can you be propped up by pillows?
 
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mum2kj

New member
rofl

Sorry I have no suggestions

but thanks for the laugh. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

Seriously though, I hope you don't end up having a bleed.

actually you have propably thought of this one, Can you be propped up by pillows?
 
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AnD

New member
You are a hoot! LOL! Tell your gyn that mine always runs those cold "duck lips" under warm water first, so they aren't cold! (And mine is a "he", even! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> )

Surely they can accomodate you somehow, especially if even a little incline could help...<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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AnD

New member
You are a hoot! LOL! Tell your gyn that mine always runs those cold "duck lips" under warm water first, so they aren't cold! (And mine is a "he", even! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> )

Surely they can accomodate you somehow, especially if even a little incline could help...<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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AnD

New member
You are a hoot! LOL! Tell your gyn that mine always runs those cold "duck lips" under warm water first, so they aren't cold! (And mine is a "he", even! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0"> )

Surely they can accomodate you somehow, especially if even a little incline could help...<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif" border="0">
 
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sue35

New member
I always get really nervous at gyno appointments for some reason and it helps me to see the doc while they are doing the exam. So I am always propped up so I can at least see her. Never seemed to bother her or my exam. Hope it goes well<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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sue35

New member
I always get really nervous at gyno appointments for some reason and it helps me to see the doc while they are doing the exam. So I am always propped up so I can at least see her. Never seemed to bother her or my exam. Hope it goes well<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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