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Nov 20, 2013, 09:51 PM
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So, I will likely be going in for a gyno visit (joy) and I just realized that I have not seen the guy since April of last year - which means he has not seen my scars. Assuming I don't si before the visit (unscheduled for now) all of the scars are old. But I guess, in my anxiety, I can't remember if my upper thigh would be exposed in the "work up" - I don't know if the thighs are covered or not.
My GP was near my scar on my ankle but never mentioned it (and it wasn't as old as these are at that time). This guy has only seen me once for a check up and thus never saw the ankle or the thigh scars. No doubt this guy will see the ankle stuff even if he doesn't comment on it. I don't mind telling him the truth (i'm a relatively stable adult and i'm currently seeing a T) but I imagine it would be very awkward. Has a doctor ever seen & commented or asked about your scars?
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Nov 20, 2013, 09:57 PM
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I went to the gyno yesterday, there was a sheet over my legs and only the scars on my lower legs were visible. The doctor was extremely professional and only focused on his job, I dont think he even looked at my legs to see the scars. He certainly didnt comment on them or make me feel uncomfortable.
When it comes to doctors I have no shame or embarrassment. They are professionals and have seen so many people in their work that I doubt much can surprise them. If they do ask, I'd just say I have psyc issues and usually they respond with a knowing nod and leave it at that. Try not to be too concerned. He's really only interested in his job, I doubt he will bring up anything else that does not relate to it. Goodluck. |
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Nov 20, 2013, 09:58 PM
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I had this same problem last month. My therapist actually called my gyn before my appointment and warned her that I was anxious about her seeing them. I had no new ones, and they're mostly on my lower legs so she could see them. She didn't see the ones on my upper thighs because of the paper drape.
She was very nice about it, and said that she knew I was seeing a therapist to work on a plan, so she wasn't shocked at all. |
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