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Cakeless · 18th November, 2009

I hope it's ok posting this here? Sorry if it's in the wrong place but I was just wondering how others cope with medical examinations? Being naked? I'm due one but asked them to change it so I can prepare.
It's bad enough having blood tests etc but now I need a test which means being half topless. I hate being naked and feel disgusting.

soccermom · 18th November, 2009

I had a full medical exam last year, I need to lose a lot so was very uncomfortable.

I was given a gown to wear and I did have to have a breast exam so was topless, but it was very discreet and I only had to open the gown not be completely topless.

Not sure why you would need to be naked or even topless for a full exam, I had blood tests, eye tests, ears checked well basically everything.

If you are not comfortable make sure they give you a gown, tbh I think they will but if not ask.

You will be fine i'm sure, they have probably seen a lot worse things than you

Good luck and try not to worry, I know its hard, I did worry, but honestly there was no need to.

Cakeless · 19th November, 2009

Thanks. Hospital tests are a regular part of my life now and I admit I have deep problems when it comes to my body image and can't even look at my arms when i'm having my blood tests.

I doubt the gown would fit and they'd have to use a tent or something.
My memories are coming back now at full force! Maybe it's punishment for not losing weight quickly enough

zarafa · 21st November, 2009

Aww, I'm so sorry hun, I'm sure it'll be fine. Whenever I've had examinations at the hospital, I ask for 2 gowns, one to tie at the front, and one at the back.
If you're worried or uncomfortable, speak to a nurse or someone overseeing. I'm sure itll be fine xx

soozsb · 21st November, 2009

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Originally Posted by Cakeless

I hope it's ok posting this here? Sorry if it's in the wrong place but I was just wondering how others cope with medical examinations? Being naked? I'm due one but asked them to change it so I can prepare.
It's bad enough having blood tests etc but now I need a test which means being half topless. I hate being naked and feel disgusting.

I just tell myself that it has to be done and I get on with it. Its still embarrassing but to bad for me. Lol. Its for my own good, and best to just get it over with.

**IreneH** · 21st November, 2009

I don't think the medical staff even notice. I think it is just us who feel uncomfortable

Irene xx

soozsb · 21st November, 2009

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Originally Posted by IreneH

I don't think the medical staff even notice. I think it is just us who feel uncomfortable

Irene xx

I think you are 100% correct. They do sooooooooooooo many of these, its just another exam to them and nothing new.

Smokes · 22nd November, 2009

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Originally Posted by soozsb

I think you are 100% correct. They do sooooooooooooo many of these, its just another exam to them and nothing new.

As a student nurse I can reassure you that we have seen all shapes and sizes and we don't really notice!!
I do still feel awkward if I have to strip of for any investigation though! Think its natural to feel uncomfortable!

Auburn · 22nd November, 2009

I felt so uncomfortably awkward, almost terrified, for my first ever smear, that was scheduled in for January just gone...
In december I went for a blood pressure check for my pill, and the nurse said "ooh, I see you have a smear booked for a couple of weeks time, we'll just do that now, get it out the way".... haha, the look on my face...!!!
Anyway, it was fine... She was down there doing her thing and chatting away about Eastenders... I think it is a hell of a lot worse for us lot than the ones doing the tests, and stuff.... They see it everyday, they do it all the time.... We're just another person to them..

Can't say that will stop me getting in a panic next time though...

Hugs, hope you get on ok

x

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18th November, 2009	#2 (permalink)
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Cakeless Likes to post Cakeless's Profile Albums Cakeless's Photo Gallery Join Date: 31st August, 2009 Location: NorthWest Posts: 110 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Rep Power: 14 Diet: A bit of everything Height: 5' 10"	Thanks. Hospital tests are a regular part of my life now and I admit I have deep problems when it comes to my body image and can't even look at my arms when i'm having my blood tests. I doubt the gown would fit and they'd have to use a tent or something. My memories are coming back now at full force! Maybe it's punishment for not losing weight quickly enough __________________ Short term pain for long term gain

21st November, 2009	#4 (permalink)
zarafa Regular Member zarafa's Profile Albums zarafa's Photo Gallery Join Date: 24th October, 2009 Location: London Posts: 62 Thanks: 6 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 1 Height: 5' 11" Start Date: 26/10/2009 Start Weight: 305lb Current Weight: 301lb Goal Weight: 178lb BMI Information: Start BMI: 42.5 Current BMI: 42 Goal BMI: 24.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 4lb Weight to Lose: 123lb % Lost 1.31%	Aww, I'm so sorry hun, I'm sure it'll be fine. Whenever I've had examinations at the hospital, I ask for 2 gowns, one to tie at the front, and one at the back. If you're worried or uncomfortable, speak to a nurse or someone overseeing. I'm sure itll be fine xx __________________ ★★ Overall Target ★★ ★★ Micasa Sucasa Xmas Challenge ★★ Mini Goals (Kg): 133/127/121/115/108/102/96/89/83

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IreneH Moderator IreneH's Profile Albums IreneH's Photo Gallery Tournaments Won: 13 Join Date: 20th July, 2006 Posts: 23,350 Blog Entries: 3 Thanks: 427 Thanked 203 Times in 203 Posts Rep Power: 1327 Diet: SW	I don't think the medical staff even notice. I think it is just us who feel uncomfortable Irene xx __________________ 33.5 lb gone This is Evan Jacob born 30 June. And Dylan Oliver was born 17 June. These are my gorgeous grandsons born 13 days apart.

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