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melicious
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Username: Melicious
Post Number: 374
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 9:15 am: | 
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I really need somebody for routine care. I have panic attacks at doctor visits and really need someone who could talk me down, laugh WITH me (if you can't laugh at your own pap smear...) and be willing to answer lots of questions without feeling threatened.
I don't care about the gender of the person. I just want someone who doesn't come in, see me panicking and say what my last doctor said ("You're a mess!" Hey, thanks. Check the cadeuseus on your badge, sweetie.) |
LilLB
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Username: Lillb
Post Number: 1387
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 9:38 am: |
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I would recommend Dr. Susan Pitman. She's VERY down to earth, and I always feel comfortable talking to her. You'll wait forever in the waiting room, but I've learned to just expect that now so I allow for the time and bring a good book. She's worth the wait, in my opinion.
769 Northfield Ave #236
Suite 236
West Orange
973-325-5670 |
las
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Username: Las
Post Number: 1239
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 9:57 am: |
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if you can't laugh at your own pap smear... Amen!
I see Christopher Seymour in Millburn (973 467 9440), who always makes me feel at ease (although I don't have panic attacks during my pelvic exam, so that might not mean a thing to you). He never rushes me, always takes time to chat in his office after the exam and, unlike other gyns I've seen, I don't get the feeling he has a problem with my not having pregnancy or fertility issues. I've never had to wait in his office more than a few minutes, and his staff never makes me feel like I'm interrupting them - a huge plus for me. |
Case
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Username: Case
Post Number: 1280
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 10:15 am: |
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I can't suggest a doctor, but perhaps I can give you a true story that will make you laugh and realize (hopefully) that things could always be worse.
When I was in my early 20s I had a girlfriend. A very nice girl, she went on to get married a few years after we stopped seeing each other (but we kept in touch). One day we're chatting on the phone and she relates the following story: apparently she and her new husband were 'experimenting' with... brace yourself.... frozen grapes. I gather that the idea is to freeze the grapes and place them in such a way as to enhance the sensation for both partners. (It doesn't sound that great to me, but what the hell - so far its a great story).
After a few minutes of hemming and hawing, Lisa tells me that four grapes were used... but only 3 grapes could be found afterwards. Needless to say, this prompted an emergency visit to the gynecologist. This woman was apparently very professional; no joking around. Lisa is horribly embarassed, as you can imagine, but she's getting through it. Everyone is calm, no one is joking... Lisa's pretty sure she's going to survive this with her dignity (relatively) intact.
And then... then the doctor looks her right in the eye and says, "There's nothing to be embarassed about, but I have to know: is there anything else up there?"
By her own account, at this point Lisa begins YELLING at the doctor - she's outraged that the doctor could ask her such a question (I know, I know, but she was upset and not thinking clearly).
The end result? No, nothing else was 'up there'... but Lisa had to change doctors.
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cam1
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Username: Cam1
Post Number: 99
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 10:27 am: |
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Try the nurse practitioners at Summit Medical Group. I see Mary Alice Soperito and she is relaxed, low key and down-to-earth. |
melicious
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Username: Melicious
Post Number: 375
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 10:53 am: |
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Thanks for all the info - very helpful
Just FYI (or TMI) NYU Med has a display case full of things that have been retrieved from unlikely orafices...its fascinating in a "how'd they do THAT???" kinda way |
ess
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Username: Ess
Post Number: 1383
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 12:35 pm: |
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Case -- I would think that the doctor asked a logical question. |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1282
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 1:01 pm: |
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No argument on my end - the funny part of the story (well... ONE of the funny parts of the story) to me was Lisa's reaction to the question. |
mem
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Username: Mem
Post Number: 5869
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 1:47 pm: |
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Case,
Your friend is very accomodating. If I was asked to shove frozen cold grapes up my wahoolie the door would leave a permanent mark on my better half's poor behind as he ran out. |
Case
Citizen
Username: Case
Post Number: 1283
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:05 pm: |
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Hey, who said it was the guy's idea? |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1913
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:18 pm: |
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case - If I were Lisa, I would have said "You have the bird's eye view, you tell me: is there anything else up there?" |
mem
Citizen
Username: Mem
Post Number: 5874
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:25 pm: |
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Case - If your friend needs frozen grapes stuffed in the weehaw then she needs a new guy!
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Boomie
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Username: Boomie
Post Number: 260
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 3:51 pm: |
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John Simonetti of Millburn is awesome. He is so calm and reassuring and kind. |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 1914
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:07 pm: |
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Ohhh Boomie!! that's the guy I was looking for on the other Ob/Gyn thread!
I knew I'd recognize the name.
Thanks! |
campbell29
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Username: Campbell29
Post Number: 374
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:22 pm: |
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He delivered my first. He was covering for my doctor's entire practice and there were about 7 other women in labor at the same time. Poor, poor man, but not at all bad to look at.... |
esq2
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Username: Esq2
Post Number: 17
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:39 pm: |
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I have seen both John Simonetti and Chris Seymour (same practice). Dr. Simonetti delivered my baby and I really like him, but given your specific request I think Dr. Seymour would be better suited to your needs. He is incredibly patient, reassuring and caring. Plus Dr. Simonetti's good looks could make you even more nervous |
mem
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Username: Mem
Post Number: 5876
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 4:53 pm: |
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That reminds me. Centuries ago I used to go to Essex County Gyny on Valley in SO, and there was a doctor there who invited me to go to a Grateful Dead concert with him while I was on the table! That was before all these sexual harrassment laws were in place and the nurse was in the other room.
Gross! |
WendyP
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3247
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:26 pm: |
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OMG mem. You are always reliably funny but you've got me ROTFLMAO today! Tears are streaming down my cheeks.
Wahoolie! 
Weehaw!
And what the hell did you do when he asked you out while he had his hands in your wahoolie! I think I would have run screaming and naked from the room, never to return. But then I have never allowed myself to be seen by a male GYN. |
mem
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Username: Mem
Post Number: 5877
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:43 pm: |
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Wendy - I am so glad I made you laugh! I grew up with six sisters, and we always thought the C word was so hateful and ugly sounding, so we made up all kinds of funny names - I'll start a thread on it!
I had heard that this doctor had done this to other girls (nope, my wheelywoo wasn't that special - if anyone else has had this experience with him please feel free to chime in - I can't remember his name though).
Anyway, that he was fired not long after.
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WendyP
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3250
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 5:50 pm: |
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OMG, six sisters! Any brothers? Your poor dad!
Wheelywoo is a good one too!
I rarely ever use the "C" word, and when I do it's only when I dislike someone with a passion. Never been my favorite word either. V word's not much better. |
kriss
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Username: Kriss
Post Number: 268
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2006 - 8:21 pm: |
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Melicious,
I recommended them on another thread and I'll do so here as well. Avalon midwives are wonderful. They handle routine gyn. care. Great senses of humor - I don't think I've ever had an appointment with them were I didn't laugh. Extremetly knowledgeable, compassionate, thorough and kind. Check out their website: www.avalonmidwives.com
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