Does anyone else absolutely LOATHE pap smears?

chessmont · Jul 20th, 2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by exotikittenx

I hate them, and cannot be comfortable with it. Is it just me? I just want to know if that is unusual. Thanks!

-Yes, and my appointment is tomorrow. I have also gained 12 pounds, my cholesterol and my BP are up. It is not going to be a fun visit all around

chessmont · Jul 21st, 2008, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by chessmont

-Yes, and my appointment is tomorrow. I have also gained 12 pounds, my cholesterol and my BP are up. It is not going to be a fun visit all around

_well. it didn't go too badly today - it was the easiest and least uncomfortable exam I have ever had! And, being over 50, she says I only have to have one every 3 years! Yay!.

My BP was way down - I was very worried about what I was seeing her about a couple weeks ago, must have raised my BP.

Sigh, but the cholesterol - I used to have 184 and all the other numbers were good. Now it is over 200 (not WAy over) Now she wants me as close to vegetarian diet as possible - sent me home with a list. Yuck Yuck Yuck Yuck I love my meat. Oh well, going to work on this diet.

exotikittenx · Jul 21st, 2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by LemonDrop

perhaps get a girlfriend to drive you and have a margarita before and after you go. Then when it is her turn you can do the same. It will be like your Pap and Fiesta day.

I was only kinda joking but now that i think about it it could make the day pretty fun.

LOL I Know I would have a blast doing it that way!

exotikittenx · Jul 21st, 2008, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by chessmont

_well. it didn't go too badly today - it was the easiest and least uncomfortable exam I have ever had! And, being over 50, she says I only have to have one every 3 years! Yay!.

My BP was way down - I was very worried about what I was seeing her about a couple weeks ago, must have raised my BP.

Sigh, but the cholesterol - I used to have 184 and all the other numbers were good. Now it is over 200 (not WAy over) Now she wants me as close to vegetarian diet as possible - sent me home with a list. Yuck Yuck Yuck Yuck I love my meat. Oh well, going to work on this diet.

Glad to hear it was better than you thought!

chessmont · Jul 21st, 2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by exotikittenx

Glad to hear it was better than you thought!

-Aww thanks, kittenx! I have a lot of work to do now...

exotikittenx · Jul 22nd, 2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by chessmont

-Aww thanks, kittenx! I have a lot of work to do now...

Maybe but it will get easier and things will be better in the long run!

lovinalotofbags · Jul 22nd, 2008, 04:21 PM

It is not the pap smear that I am uncomfortable with, it is the position I am in to obtain it. Move down, move down, move down.

addisonshopper · Jul 24th, 2008, 11:48 AM

They dont bother me, but I had to have one when I found out I was pregnant and it was the WORST.... It was very uncomfortable and I bled for a couple of days( sorry TMI)... Now after I have had my cerclage to keep my cervix closed.. I have to get an internal ultra sound- they put a rubber on that thing and stick it in, just had it done yesterday and man it was SO SO uncomfortable- it hurt like hell- everything down there is sensitive right now.....
Right now I never want to see another PE### AGAIN damn it...lol

ILoveMyBug · Jul 25th, 2008, 06:15 AM

I have been putting it off forever but I have my first one next week. I'm terrified

Veelyn · Jul 25th, 2008, 03:10 PM

Hate them. That metal thing hurt so freaking bad! So awkward and uncomfortable.

exotikittenx · Jul 25th, 2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ILoveMyBug

I have been putting it off forever but I have my first one next week. I'm terrified

Oh no, hope this thread didn't scare you! You'll be fine. The good thing about them is they don't last long- they are quick! The best thing you can do is relax and that will help make it easy. After having a few, I do get more used to them. I don't find them pleasant, but... Who knows, maybe you won't mind at all!

There are plenty of people on here that are fine with them.

emmalawyer · Jul 25th, 2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ILoveMyBug

I have been putting it off forever but I have my first one next week. I'm terrified

It's really not THAT bad. True story: in March 2006 my schedule was such that I ended up with all my annual doctors' appointments in one week. Incidentally, because my family on the maternal side has a long history of aggressive early-onset colon cancers, this was also the week I had my appointment for my first colonoscopy. Yeah.

but you do what you've got to do. I had my labs and annual physical on a Monday, prepped for the colonoscopy (don't ask!) on Tuesday, did the colonoscopy on Wednesday and on Thursday I had the pap smear.

By comparison, the pap smear felt like a vacation!!!!

I was just laying there getting all cozy in the paper gown with the feet in stirrups just thinking "Thank god it's not another colonoscopy".

So hey at least you don't have a colonoscopy next week!

And maybe take an advil or motrim about 20 minutes before you go in... You'll be fine!

Megs · Jul 26th, 2008, 03:57 PM

I don't really mind them. Not my favorite Dr's appt, but I can handle it.

Louis_gal · Jul 26th, 2008, 05:58 PM

I even have a lady Dr. and am still not comfortable with them. It just seems too personal for anyone to be poking and proding down there.

sheanabelle · Jul 27th, 2008, 12:10 AM

Uch....I hate the exam but love my doctor. At least its super quick. I wish a brazilian took less than 5 minutes.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 04:21 PM	#52
lovinalotofbags In for the long haul Location: South Carolina	It is not the pap smear that I am uncomfortable with, it is the position I am in to obtain it. Move down, move down, move down. __________________ Always forgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Jul 24th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#53
addisonshopper Preggoliscious ... Location: WASH/DC/VA	They dont bother me, but I had to have one when I found out I was pregnant and it was the WORST.... It was very uncomfortable and I bled for a couple of days( sorry TMI)... Now after I have had my cerclage to keep my cervix closed.. I have to get an internal ultra sound- they put a rubber on that thing and stick it in, just had it done yesterday and man it was SO SO uncomfortable- it hurt like hell- everything down there is sensitive right now..... Right now I never want to see another PE### AGAIN damn it...lol __________________ only one ticker please

Jul 25th, 2008, 06:15 AM	#54
ILoveMyBug Victoria Location: Leeds, UK	I have been putting it off forever but I have my first one next week. I'm terrified __________________ Cats and Chloé

Jul 25th, 2008, 03:10 PM	#55
Veelyn ♥LONDON♥ Location: The Zou!	Hate them. That metal thing hurt so freaking bad! So awkward and uncomfortable. __________________ ANIMAL CRUELTY IS NEVER ACCEPTABLE!! *PLEASE HELP GET JUSTICE FOR KARLEY!* *SIGN THE PETITION TODAY!* http://justice4karley.com/upcoming_events_3.html

Jul 26th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#59
Louis_gal Waiting for ........ Location: East Coast	I even have a lady Dr. and am still not comfortable with them. It just seems too personal for anyone to be poking and proding down there. __________________ "Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know which one you're gonna get" - Forrest Gump "Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today" - James Dean Wishing for: 07 Paprika Day 07 Plomb SGH Day

Jul 26th, 2008, 03:57 PM	#58
Megs	I don't really mind them. Not my favorite Dr's appt, but I can handle it. __________________ Enter our fabulous November giveaway sponsored by Adriana Castro!!!! Check out our latest press, Purse Blog in the Miami Herald!

Jul 27th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#60
sheanabelle pugs for life. Location: by the beach!	Uch....I hate the exam but love my doctor. At least its super quick. I wish a brazilian took less than 5 minutes. __________________