tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post6526739162650422017..comments2024-03-29T01:51:01.141+09:00Comments on Our Adventures in Japan: ob-gynK and Shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-32429067662556724752017-09-07T09:49:24.047+09:002017-09-07T09:49:24.047+09:00Anon, I am glad that you were able to convince you...Anon, I am glad that you were able to convince your husband of your experience...<br /><br />Take care.<br />KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-90484527373666075352017-09-06T17:04:23.920+09:002017-09-06T17:04:23.920+09:00So I just did a google search on "Japanese Pa...So I just did a google search on "Japanese Pap smear chair" and your post popped up. I was trying to explained to my husband what kind of experience I had yesterday but he thought I was over exaggerating lol. I'm so glad I found this and made my husband read it. It was the most embarrassing experiences for me. The whole time I was thinking, maybe I should have shaved first. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-86396379177731535452013-08-17T04:37:32.711+09:002013-08-17T04:37:32.711+09:00Thanks for your comment, Donald!
hope you go soon...Thanks for your comment, Donald!<br /><br />hope you go soon Rowena :)<br /><br />Take care you two.<br />KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-31208748114552290372013-08-15T02:23:44.117+09:002013-08-15T02:23:44.117+09:00Wow, it's been over 5 years since you posted t...Wow, it's been over 5 years since you posted this, and the only reason why I came back is because blogger let me know that you had another comment. Anyhoo, it served to remind me to get moving on having a checkup and I can tell you that getting the pap test wasn't anywhere near the stuffs that you write about. True, I'm just told to remove my pants in the bathroom but we (the female doc and my husband) are all alone in a locked room. It went just like in the states, except that we don't get tissue cover-ups so I'm prancing around half-naked. Thank goodness I remembered to shave my legs!Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335673619430109527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-49657393867544881402013-08-07T04:01:36.410+09:002013-08-07T04:01:36.410+09:00Wow this sounds like a terrible experience. If my ...Wow this sounds like a terrible experience. If my wife had to go through that, I think I would have a few words the the doctor and the administration of the clinic. going to an <a href="http://www.obgyn.jabsom.hawaii.edu" rel="nofollow">obgyn in honolulu</a> should be handled with care and comfort. The embarrassment you had sounds completely avoidable, and it's sad that there wasn't a greater effort to maintain your dignity. Respect and integrity, I think, are the two biggest priorities when looking for an <a href="http://www.obgyn.jabsom.hawaii.edu" rel="nofollow">obgyn in honolulu</a> or anywhere for that matter.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04800697619932851559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-76023258247290181492008-06-09T22:52:00.000+09:002008-06-09T22:52:00.000+09:00Sorry to make you relive bad memories, Darth Mama ...Sorry to make you relive bad memories, Darth Mama :(<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-75245222483064053952008-06-09T21:24:00.000+09:002008-06-09T21:24:00.000+09:00I used to live in Japan, and I always hated going ...I used to live in Japan, and I always hated going to the doctors. I know exactly what you were feeling. I relived it all over again. take care.Darth Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986816890016291441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-47414060663648360142008-05-23T08:32:00.000+09:002008-05-23T08:32:00.000+09:00thanks Jackpot.Take care.Katthanks Jackpot.<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-4931929778446099922008-05-23T04:17:00.000+09:002008-05-23T04:17:00.000+09:00This is a nice blog. I like it!This is a nice blog. I like it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-21892428092863683922008-05-20T12:32:00.000+09:002008-05-20T12:32:00.000+09:00Thank you Paz!Take care.KatThank you Paz!<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-53244555931032790912008-05-20T09:18:00.000+09:002008-05-20T09:18:00.000+09:00It WILL be okay. ;-)PazIt WILL be okay. ;-)<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-73379599339931926382008-05-19T23:08:00.000+09:002008-05-19T23:08:00.000+09:00I still have to wait another week, Paz. Hopefully...I still have to wait another week, Paz. Hopefully everything will be okay :)<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-62203245679676909812008-05-19T20:49:00.000+09:002008-05-19T20:49:00.000+09:00My oh, my! What an experience! Ugh! By now, I t...My oh, my! What an experience! Ugh! By now, I trust you got the results and all is well.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-4536445741701625872008-05-19T08:34:00.000+09:002008-05-19T08:34:00.000+09:00Glad to have shared, Lori :)Take care.KatGlad to have shared, Lori :)<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-16871190951279945452008-05-18T05:57:00.000+09:002008-05-18T05:57:00.000+09:00Hi kat,Thanks for sharing such a personal experien...Hi kat,<BR/>Thanks for sharing such a personal experience. It's really good to know this kind of inside information about Japan...very eye-opening!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-14679132855866793282008-05-17T10:30:00.000+09:002008-05-17T10:30:00.000+09:00I'm glad it wasn't serious, Laura! Please take ca...I'm glad it wasn't serious, Laura! Please take care.<BR/><BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-11318036182700857372008-05-17T09:56:00.000+09:002008-05-17T09:56:00.000+09:00What an experience. Yeah the mammogram hurts a lo...What an experience. Yeah the mammogram hurts a lot but lucky we have that I got called back to do another one mammogram because they found something. Thank God after the second test and an ultrasound they ruled it out as being serious. Just have to monitor it and hopefully things will be okay.2kamuela47https://www.blogger.com/profile/13593653322626882534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-25797894845714580092008-05-16T19:12:00.000+09:002008-05-16T19:12:00.000+09:00Thanks Dhanggit, glad to hear that I was not the o...Thanks Dhanggit, glad to hear that I was not the only one who felt humiliated.<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-50340335941956100842008-05-16T18:06:00.000+09:002008-05-16T18:06:00.000+09:00hi kat, your experience reminded me well of my per...hi kat, your experience reminded me well of my personal experience with ob in japan..i remember i refused to be handled by a guy doctor and i was shocked too when they asked me to undress , without nothing at all.;the nurses even laughed at me when i covered my "____" with my hands they said.."naru hodo"..well goodluck to you..thanks for sharing this!!Chibog in Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16761011670490732001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-50971959931594045192008-05-16T16:25:00.000+09:002008-05-16T16:25:00.000+09:00Yucky stuff is right, Rowena!Take care.katYucky stuff is right, Rowena!<BR/><BR/>Take care.<BR/>katK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-81470951565209396002008-05-16T16:20:00.000+09:002008-05-16T16:20:00.000+09:00Doctors and dentists, yuck. The mammogram I'll ge...Doctors and dentists, yuck. The mammogram I'll get done for free when I turn 45 (bleh, that's next year!). Thanks for mentioning the co$t of a Pap back home...not <I>that</I> bad considering my other options!Rowenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15335673619430109527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-78488161696383262312008-05-16T15:40:00.000+09:002008-05-16T15:40:00.000+09:00I'm glad I brought a smile or two to you, Barbara!...I'm glad I brought a smile or two to you, Barbara!<BR/><BR/>Yes, the doctors have no personality here, Tamakikat! I think if the price were more affordable for me in Hawaii, I would go back to my doctors there. Dentists aren't too great in Japan either. And you are right, you have to go back often!<BR/><BR/>Take care you two.<BR/>KatK and Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375282198168168331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-54388116796878109212008-05-16T15:02:00.000+09:002008-05-16T15:02:00.000+09:00I know it is an awful experience Kat but your desc...I know it is an awful experience Kat but your descriptions had me laughing.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074005234609879061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17223830.post-80082508897917870572008-05-16T12:34:00.000+09:002008-05-16T12:34:00.000+09:00Hi K,this is an interesting post.Personally I avoi...Hi K,<BR/><BR/>this is an interesting post.<BR/><BR/>Personally I avoid doctors and dentists here and did so even when in the National Health Insurance scheme which makes things pretty cheap. <BR/><BR/>The reasons are:<BR/><BR/>1) First off I was afraid of a Japanese doctor or dentist-thinking communication<BR/>problems etc.<BR/><BR/>2) I think the doctors are on the whole pretty rude showing little 'bed-side manner'. It is like they are gods and you should be grateful they allow you to see them. (The dentists I've been to were fine.)<BR/><BR/>3) It takes so much time at the hospital to see a doctor. You can't book an appointment so you have to go in early and even then it takes a long time. For the dentist it seems you have to go back repeatedly.<BR/><BR/>Now when I am sick I go my friendly pharmacist and they usually sort me out.<BR/><BR/>When I am back in NZ I visit my doctor and dentist for a check up. My dentist and GP in NZ are female. I like them. We have a rapport. It's reasonable cost-wise at under $100 for each. <BR/><BR/>If I had to stay in Japan all the time I'd probably shop around more for a better doctor at one of the smaller clinics.<BR/><BR/>I wonder what other people have experienced/think.Tamakikathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15224862682852595634noreply@blogger.com