"What's that?" Doctor's office, part 2.

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Lyn Blue

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 06:36

So this morning I go with Cassie to the doctor. She has this bump on her you-know-what, and doesn't know what it is. I was horrified to learn that not only was she going to have to go back to that stank hole of a place (it's the only doc office within 45 miles of Sunshine!!) but I'm gonna have to go with her. I'm 'er only friend.

The entire way to the office she was talking about how she was so confused as to what it might be. Clearly visible, it has no odor or pain associated with it. I know, TMI. But that's what friends are for - right? hu... huh..

We're in the room waiting, and she's in her white gown.. the one that opens in the back. I never really got that. They have us waiting alone and afraid, wearing this thin little apron-like robe in the doctor's office that opens in the back. So you're like reaching around trying to make sure your butt crack isn't exposed or cold, while thinking about all the things that might be wrong with your twat. No music. No TV. No books. Only pamplets on diseases and ways to prevent pregnancy.

Anyhow, the nurse comes in, asks a few questions, and in walks the doctor. He's probably 6'1 with a beard, so he takes up a lot of space. Her legs go up and feet go in the stirrups... now her everything's exposed! I try not to look. The nurse is talking about what she ate last night for dinner or some shit, and he just blurts out, "What's that?"

OK, asshole, not exactly what your patient wants to hear. Didn't teach you that in school either? If she doesn't know what it is, I don't know what it is, and YOU don't know what it is, then we're all pretty much screwed.

Cassie bursts into tears and I console her... he then realized that his reaction was less than desirable, and quickly tries to make light of it.. saying if it didn't hurt it probably wasn't serious.. but that he'd poke around at it, just to make sure. Seriously? I wanted to POKE him -
in the EYE!

I left feeling so violated for her. Even if it's nothing serious, I'm sure her husband, Dameon, doesn't want to stare at a big bump while he's down there doing his thing. Can you imagine how embarrassing? It's like having a big zit in between your eyes and people try to 'act' like they don't see it... by looking at your chin or something and saying they'd have never noticed it if you hadn't pointed it out... yeah... pretty stupid.

Poor thang.