tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post2542919762668375178..comments2023-10-20T17:45:02.527+02:00Comments on Ami in Munich: Bearing it allMunich Amihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05367332524848260129noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-83382136812806897382012-03-09T08:43:25.432+01:002012-03-09T08:43:25.432+01:00Quite interestingQuite interestingKrystalhttp://www.ecocta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-5545232934829645652012-01-20T17:19:30.262+01:002012-01-20T17:19:30.262+01:00ha ha, well written! Reminds me of my first experi...ha ha, well written! Reminds me of my first experience at the German Frauenartz! Very exposed.dubliner in Deutschlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531838540641364420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-8305174086196543142011-11-11T10:10:05.794+01:002011-11-11T10:10:05.794+01:00Oh no. This is hilarious, but I have to schedule a...Oh no. This is hilarious, but I have to schedule an exam and this is a bit terrifying. Well, I guess I better get ready to delve even deeper into the "German experience".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11192879773898298306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-32428305265463753842011-06-24T12:56:25.688+02:002011-06-24T12:56:25.688+02:00Hey Munich Ami...so mine is similar, but more exte...Hey Munich Ami...so mine is similar, but more extensive. I go for my yearly, had the same experience as you, but given the fact that I don't have a modest bone in my bod, I walked out of the curtain and up to the table. 2 weeks later found out I was preggers and now have to go every month. The good news is that the first 2 scans are with the "wand" the rest are with the typical ultrasound. Believe me when I tell you that you lose any inhibition you have when you are knocked up.<br />Have your man go with you..he can help with the consultation part at least and then wait for you during the "exam".chopsynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-70113608452902687762011-06-07T20:51:09.540+02:002011-06-07T20:51:09.540+02:00@Frau Dietz – Too funny! I’m looking forward to he...@Frau Dietz – Too funny! I’m looking forward to hearing about it…wait, is that weird to say? O_o<br /><br />@fiona – Loved your post! Two hours?? Mine only lasted for about two minutes. Ok, I exaggerate, but I’ve stood in line at the Döner stand for longer my appt lasted (although in both cases, time seemed to pass painfully slow).<br /><br />@ msambassador – Thanks! If you’re planning a long stay here, you might want to also check out www.toytowngermany.com. You can find lots of personal and diverse insight about life in Germany there, as well as the blogosphere.<br /><br /> @Anne – Sounds like you have an awesome doc! BTW…is s/he in Munich and accepting new patients? ;)<br /><br />@G in Berlin – Yikes, I can only imagine how she must have felt! My German husband always hated the saunas in our old gym in the U.S. for that same reason (although he knew in advance not to walk out naked). People would pop in fully clothed from time to time, making him feel a bit awkward in a swimsuit.<br /><br />@Anonymous – There are several differences, but here are the top three (in my experience):<br /><br />1. In the U.S., the exam takes place in a small room surrounded by medical equipment (no office area/quasi-living room). <br /><br />2. When it’s time to strip, the doc leaves the room. And you’re given a gown and blanket to cover yourself (I know how superfluous and prudish it sounds, but for Americans, standing stark naked in front of a total stranger is not something we’re usually accustomed to. And we have the blanket draped over our legs the whole time so we don’t have to watch (and sometimes there are even happy pictures attached to the ceiling so you can pretend you’re somewhere else whilst being poked and prodded…like in an aquarium. ;) <br /><br />3.You’re lying down during the full exam (pap and breast (although the latter differs from doc to doc and also when a mammography is involved)). So none of this face-to-face business. I guess you could say we try to avoid direct, prolonged eye contact at all costs during the nakedness, haha.Munich Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05367332524848260129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-13492489250515416032011-06-06T14:13:27.722+02:002011-06-06T14:13:27.722+02:00Hi, here a sympathetic and very interested German,...Hi, here a sympathetic and very interested German, <br />sorry its probably not for me to be here, <br />but one wonders how is it done in the US ??<br />I think around the world all women feel the same, <br />to learn it can be done more comfortable <br />it would be interesting to know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-69192610952728144592011-06-05T19:26:15.105+02:002011-06-05T19:26:15.105+02:00I actually explained to my gyn why I was feeling s...I actually explained to my gyn why I was feeling so awkward (and I sat for the second part of that exam) and she made me feel more comfortable by telling me her inverted story: when she was in the US and was invited to a sauna and walked out of the dressing room quite naked. As is normal for Germany, but not for the US. She was deeply embarrassed.G in Berlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168975470282994167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-28642538314782692002011-06-05T10:24:22.200+02:002011-06-05T10:24:22.200+02:00I was soooo thankful to my frauenartzt here for ex...I was soooo thankful to my frauenartzt here for explaining things the first time. I think he has a lot of American patients so was quick to point out how things differ here (especially in the "why don't you just go take those off" kinds of ways)Annehttp://www.schnitzelbahn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-58542223676457685722011-06-05T01:09:24.903+02:002011-06-05T01:09:24.903+02:00Hello Munich Ami,
My name is Charlotte and I am p...Hello Munich Ami, <br />My name is Charlotte and I am planning a trip to Germany-hopefully, the first week of July. I'm trolling around on the web, trying to find ways to meet up with people because I'd rather interact with others than see any number of tourist sites. Somehow, I came across your blog and you made me lol. :)It's good to see you survived your first visit. :) You also led to me a whole list of other bloggers living in and reporting from Germany. Thank you so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-76871128247726285582011-06-04T18:54:09.708+02:002011-06-04T18:54:09.708+02:00You make looking for tumors sound fun, Fiona! I th...You make looking for tumors sound fun, Fiona! I think I may change my mind--I don't want to be left out of the group. I'll decide after I've read Frau Dietz's post. :-)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979316729814981008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-52094714343945710902011-06-03T21:35:17.236+02:002011-06-03T21:35:17.236+02:00I too had a very similar experience (http://fionag...I too had a very similar experience (http://fionagray.blogspot.com/2010/11/suddenly-im-not-feeling-quite-so-chatty.html) and it was a bit of a shock to my system. My favourite line from the visit was "Take a look at the screen above your head, and we'll look and see if there are any tumours". I thought I was only going for a "meet and greet"!fionahttp://fionagray.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-82636778391325572172011-06-03T16:25:36.029+02:002011-06-03T16:25:36.029+02:00I don't believe it! I had my first ever one t...I don't believe it! I had my first ever one this week as well... I will try not to make all the same observations as you when I blog about it ;) But how comfy are those chairs and "stirrups"??!Frau Dietzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08543454770330234364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-57914105885727179472011-06-03T00:42:20.085+02:002011-06-03T00:42:20.085+02:00@Jan - lol, maybe it's not as bad as I make it...@Jan - lol, maybe it's not as bad as I make it sound, but it was definitely a little different for me. I was also surprised (as was my German hubby) how little English most docs here seem to know (given their advanced educational level). Although I'm sure there are some, I'm trying really hard to integrate...plus I just haven't found them yet, ;)Munich Amihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05367332524848260129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168547418702208471.post-85420061230386418012011-06-03T00:01:34.536+02:002011-06-03T00:01:34.536+02:00Wow. This is just the motivation I need to make an...Wow. This is just the motivation I need to make an appointment before I move. ;)Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979316729814981008noreply@blogger.com