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The morning of Monday, 7/17 I woke up feeling rather ordinary. (This is important as I had suffered a back injury a week prior and was having difficulty getting around the prior week and spent the entire weekend either laying down or standing. Sitting had been problematic and exacerbated any pain issues I was experiencing.) While getting ready I slipped into a pair of panties. They were dark pink with a lace back, the perfect panties to wear to work. They always make me feel sexy. Something I needed sorely after being laid up for a week. After finishing my morning routine I drove to work as I usually would around 7am.
Transit time from home to the office is typically 25 minutes, and this day was no exception. However, about 10 minutes into my drive I felt a sharp pain in my lower back. Rather than turning back I kept driving to work. My hope being that when I stood up the pain would subside. Besides, I had an appointment to have my 9-year-old Subaru serviced which was scheduled prior to my back injury. I routinely use this particular service center as they provide trustworthy service, and the location is within walking distance to work. My drop-off time wasn’t until quarter till nine so I continued on to the office and would plan to drop off my car later that morning.
After parking in the employee parking structure, I struggled to gain my strength to get out of the car. Drawing in a deep breath I calmed my nerves and pushed through the searing pain radiating from my tailbone. Now, something I hadn’t considered occurred to me. With my back in so much pain the 200m walk to the office building would be excruciating. Well, I was committed and made my way to the building with 1960’s era construction. The long and awkward walk to the building required a brief stop to collect myself while waiting for the elevator. As the elevator doors opened, I walked in, turned slowly and pushed the button for the 4th floor. The doors shut and with no one else on the elevator I readied myself for the walk to my office.
It’s a short walk from the elevator to my office, which is shared with 5 others, each of us with our own cubicle. No one else had arrived yet, this is good. I unlocked the door and shuffled to my desk space. Fortunately, my desk is a sit-stand model with electronic assist. There as no way in hell I would be sitting today so I raised the desk to the highest possible level as I attempted to straighten out my back and reduce the pain.
Within 15 minutes Marty, a friend of mine, strolled into the office. Marty asked how I was doing and seeing the agitation in my face knew I was worse for wear. He suggested I take myself to the ER to get checked out. Marty was right, I did need to go to the ER, but I had to drop my car off for service, and several scheduled meetings during the day that I couldn’t miss. After some deliberation, Marty agreed to drive me to the ER after I dropped my car off at the Subaru dealer. He was a life saver.
An hour later that’s exactly what we did. Dropping off the car was quick and painful, but relief was a short ride to the ER ahead of me. Arriving at the triage check-in the receptionist asked me to take a seat in the waiting area until being called. I was hesitant to sit down, as it would only make my back issue worse, but I thought doing so may work in my favor. Walking after being seated was very strained, so maybe the doctor could clearly see I’m truly having a serious issue. The nurse called to take my vitals and gently asked about the reason for my visit. A couple quick notes made on the computer then she directed me back to the waiting area until being called to an examination room. 10 minutes later a nurse took me back to the examination room, she handed me a gown and asked that I take my clothes down, but could leave on my pants. Phew, I thought, she asked me to keep my pants on! My panties wouldn’t be a topic of discussion, at least not yet.
In short order the ER Dr came in asking what my issue was. I explained the nature of my injury and he asked me to stand up so he could look at my back. He lightly pulled down my pants to get a feel of my spine and I felt my panties get tugged a little. OH MY GOD. The Dr. just saw my panties! Under normal circumstances this would probably be cause for excitement, but considering the situation I currently did not feel sexy… After probing my vertebra, pelvis, and sacrum he asked me to lay down and proceeded to ask why I was there. He had a rather accusatory look on his face… I stated that the pain had gotten worse this morning, and I didn’t think the muscle relaxers I was prescribed from the urgent care Dr. four days prior were doing anything to help the issue. The Dr. said he didn’t think I had a broken bone but thought an x-ray would be warranted to confirm. I thanked him as he quickly left the room to send in the order.
Moments later a nurse came by and began ushering me to radiology. The gown was opened to the back, but I had my pants on. The thought occurred to me, what if I had to undress to my underwear. That would have given plenty of people in the hospital something to look at. The brief and painful walk to radiology department ended we me standing in the small waiting area with the other patients in queue for an MRI. After a couple long minutes the lab tech directed me to the x-ray room and proceeded to give instructions.
”Okay”, the young handsome radiologist said, “Lower your pants to your knees and stand with your back against the machine”. Can do, I thought. At least he won’t see my panties.
Seconds later he walked over to me. “I just need to make a few adjustments”, he said fiddling with the x-ray camera and directing it toward my pelvis. “Let me see where you’re positioned”…
The technician pulled my gown to the side to observe how centered I was to the film backdrop, and in so doing, caught a glimpse of the dark pink lace covering my bum. The technician fiddled went back to the camera again, made two quick adjustments, then lifted up my gown. The quick flash of the front of my panties felt like an eternity to me, as if time slowed. Within the 2 seconds of the quick flash his eyes softened ever so slightly, then he went back to his work. After taking a couple images he told me we were done with the x-rays, and he’d take me back to my examination room. The technician cordially said to wait for the triage Dr. to come back and brief me on the x-ray results. He didn’t say anything about the pretty pink panties, but I could see the smile on his face.
Thirty minutes later the triage Dr came back to let me know the x-ray came back negative for a fracture, thank goodness! What I was dealing with a contusion on my sacrum. He prescribed me some pain relievers and suggested I continue resting as I had over the weekend.
I guess what your mother said is correct. Always leave the house wearing clean underwear. However, the crossdressing moral of this story is: Never take for granted the fact that you’re wearing panties. You never know when a stranger might take a peek or two at your secret. Hope you enjoyed the story.
Everything actually happened, but I added a little inuendo to zest it up. Fingers crossed it wasn’t too racy!
-Natalie
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Registered On: September 18, 2020Topics: 5Replies: 82Has thanked: 213 timesBeen thanked: 459 timesNatalie, you initiated this thread 11 days ago. It has blossomed! I love folks like you who can bring forward the common situations and concerns that so many of us share, and present them such that it opens the “door of shame and fear” that many cannot open.
I’ve remarked on this several times over the years. As medical professionals, WE REALLY DON’T CARE about how you look, how you dress, how wealthy you are (or are not), or how badly you smell. You are just another person in need, who need us to do what we simply WANT to do! REALLY! And I’ve not seen that change in 35+ years.
However, the one thing that I have witnessed over these same years is that we can UNDERSTAND better what it is that we see. That “simple” word has accelerated in just the past handful of years. It has nothing to do about acceptance. It never really has been. Acceptance is an unnecessary term when we enter the world of CARING. We simply love to understand the world around us.
Ok, my simple distillation of my intent. Simply be who you are, and what fulfills you. We’ll take care of the rest!
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Hi Dee,
Thanks for chiming in and sharing your thoughts and experiences as a medical professional.
Your comments about providing “CARE” are reminding me of conversations I’ve had with my wife about healthcare in general. Being able to provide care regardless of skin color, language barriers, religion, body type, body odor, etc is commendable. It’s actually one of the reasons why I have so much respect for my wife and the trajectory of her career to help people through her work in a hospital.
You’re right, the goal of anyone working in patient care is simple. Provide the care or services they’re specialized to administer in a tailored way which helps the patient back to baseline or better (whenever possible).
And we the patient are all the better because if it!
-Natalie
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“We simply love to understand the world around us.” Dee
I will go out of my way to deal with a person who has enthusiasm to want to change or improve, and curiosity enough to want to learn. Enthusiasm backed by curiosity is a powerful combination.
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*UPDATE*
The past month has been a challenge to say the least. I’ve been tested mentally and physically as I wait to receive new activity recommendations from my physician. Well, the day has arrived!!!
This morning I had an appointment with Physical Therapy to assess my current ability, discuss my goals for mobility, and obtain recommendations on how to avoid future injury. The good news is my back is nearly healed! It seems most of the residual discomfort is in response to my body getting used to moving ‘normally’ again.
I have a follow-up appointment in 3 weeks, but should be able to start easing back into activity! I was so excited by this news that I went out for a brief, and well modified, run. It felt so good!
Thank you all for the well wishes! Sharing my story brought levity to the situation, and I’m sure, improved my healing.
Love you all!
-Natalie
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Natalie –
Great news, glad you are recovering and moving forward. You’ll be back in heels before you know it.
XOXO
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Thanks, Suzanne!
I have tested the waters with wearing heel a couple times in the past week. Never for too long, and only walking short distances in the house. It did put a little extra strain on my back, but I was listening to my body and not over-doing it.
Looking forward to the day where I’ll take these heels on the road and spend a night out with a completely mobile back!
-Natalie
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Great news, Natalie!
If you can withstand running, things are going good for you.
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Thanks, Harriette!
Yes! I do need to proceed with caution. My PT suggested I alternate between walking for 4 minutes then run for 1 minute. I was so activity starved that I couldn’t help by try right away, and there was no pain!
Looking forward to pushing through the discomfort and reaching baseline activity levels in the coming weeks!
Hugs
-Natalie
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That is one of my biggest fears and part of the reason I don’t underdress often. When I first came out to my wife I brought up underdressing. She said she didn’t think it was a good idea asking what if I wind up in the ER and my daughter has to come pick up my clothes. She had a good point so I didn’t push it. In the last few months I have gone out wearing panties. The first time I did that was with my wife. When at home I usually wear a pair of sweatpants and panties. If we are going out to the store I will change into male underwear and clothes. On that particular day my wife said don’t bother changing as we’re not going to be gone long. I don’t know if she knew I was underdressed or not but it was nice being able to do that. It has happened a couple more times since. Recently I have started underdressing when dressed in drab. My wife has gotten more accepting of my dressing to the point where we have gone shopping in stores together and purchased things for Suzanne. On a couple trips she has had me try on shoes in the store.
Bein a retired nurse I can tell you no one really cares as they are more concerned with taking care of the health issue you’re having.
XOXO
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Hi Suzanne,
I’m so glad to hear that you’re slowly becoming more comfortable underdressing outside the home, and that your SO is more accepting and have even gone shopping with you for Suzanne!
The hospital workers really don’t care, so why should we?
-Natalie
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Natalie –
Thank you – it has taken some time to get to where I am and my journey continues. I have no idea where it will end up which is part of the enjoyment. The same goes for my wife and her acceptance of Suzanne. I am very happy that she has gotten to where she is in her acceptance. It is fun being able to dress when she is present, shop (online and in person), go for mani-pedi’s together and critique outfits we see on TV and movies. Just last night she helped me pick out a new wig that she suggested I get.
You make a good point about “why should we care”. I think that has to do with personal comfort level. I know for me I am getting more comfortable as time goes by but am still cautious.
XOXO
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It must be the jovial mood I’m in but here I am laying in bed next to my sleeping wife, I unexpectedly lol’d at the “OH MY GOD” “the Dr. Just saw my panties!”
Actually made me laugh out loud.
Hehe.
At least there can be humor amidst our pain on occasion. I do hope you’ve healed well. I know what it is to have real back pain. It impacts everything.
Thank you for sharing your story.
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Kacie –
I’m glad you enjoyed the story, and hope the snort of laughter did’t disturb your wife’s sleeping!
Finding humor some in the situation was the only way I was able to bear the pain.
I am happy to say 4 weeks later I am feeling markedly better, and hope to be cleared of activity restrictions this week. I’ll be sure to update my post when I get an all-clear.
-Natalie
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Hi Natalie,
I went in for my annual physical last month. I’m fairly healthy, and it’s mostly been just a quick check up for several years in a row. No reason to undress. Well, this time the doctor decided that it was time for a prostate check. I did have my male underwear on, but they are basically just panties with a little extra room. I think I had a pretty pale blue color on that day. I also had an Always women’s pad in them, and I’m shaved from my nose to my knees this time of year. If the doctor was surprised he hid it well.
I really think they have seen it all, and take it in stride.
Best of luck with the back recovery! Like others have mentioned keep us updated.💕Lara
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Many of you have posted your own experiences with medical professionals, and it seems as a whole the hospital staff are respectful of our decisions. They are, of course, professionals.
My wife works in the hospital and over the years has had several CD and Transgender patients. My wife has informed me that medical records (which are viewable by hospital staff) these days often have preferred pronouns listed, or gender identity. My wife and I know someone who is transgender MTF and presents as such with a gender-neutral birth name. Sometimes our friend is misgendered by hospital staff who see the gender-neutral name then immediately reference the birth gender rather than recognizing (whether intentional or accidental) gender identity/ pronouns. Whie our friend isn’t particularly bothered by the misgendering at present, several years ago when they were starting to transition misgendering would have caused severe mental distress. They are working toward changing the gender marker on their birth certificate, but doing so is a process.
What I’m attempting to impress is the intentions of the hospital are there, but it’s up to the staff to make sure they’re doing what they can to provide safe and effective care, which includes being respectful of gender identity. As we all know physical presentation does not necessarily reflect the deep seeded feelings from within!
I’m so glad that everyone who has responded to my story has had great experiences with medical care, and I hope it continues!
Much love to you all!
-Natalie
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I work in a small rural hospital in a college town in Missouri. We are in the process of updating our policies to better accommodate our binary and transgender patients to make them more at ease. We have the option of adding our pronouns to our name badges so that patients are aware of our intention to get their pronouns correct. We have several gender fluid and transgender employees that work here and the hospital does a good job of making sure they are treated with respect and equity. I am their first employee who is transitioning after having been hired and they have gone out of the way to assist and support me in my journey. The healthcare workers in our hospital really go out of the way to treat any of our patients with the utmost respect and courtesy. It makes me proud to be a part of this organization.
Love,
Tommie 💓
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Hi, Tommie. Thanks for sharing!
It’s wonderful that your employer is fully supportive of your transition, and is taking steps to make sure all members of the gender spectrum are respected by acknowledging pronouns!
I believe that the vast majority of hospital workers do go out of their way to provide respectful, gender affirming care to their patients. We are living a such a progressive time regarding gender affirming care, which is simply amazing.
Hugs
-Natalie
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Sounds like a very rough day. I have never had an injury so severe. Torn meniscus in my knee was about the worst. Take care or yourself. Get better soon, but don’t rush it.
On another note, I couldn’t help noticing that each time your panties were discovered, nobody reacted negatively. In the ER, or with paramedics, they’ve seen it all and are really quite non-judgmental. I’ve worn my panties to doctor visits, am sure they were seen, but nobody ever said a word.
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Every day is getting better, but I am taking my Dr’s activity restrictions seriously. I don’t want any more setbacks.
The one thing I neglected to mention in the story is that prior to my injury I had recently recovered from a muscle strain in my lower back. Due to the consecutive injuries I had not been able to exercise much. When I finally get the okay to return to normal activities I’ll be very glad to start exercising again!
It’s true hospital workers have seen it all, haven’t they!
-Natalie
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Well I hope your back is getting better and yes sounds like what my wife always tells me. Make sure you don’t get hurt at work wearing your thong and bralette( pantyhose and a camisole in cooler months) to work.
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Hi Ashley,
I don’t really underdress at work too much. My workdays are generally split 50/50 in office or in the field. Current work from home policies allow me to work select “core” office days from home. This is great as it allows me to dress up more frequently (assuming I don’t have virtual meetings scheduled). The past month has been rough, because I have been mostly home but not feeling up to dressing due to the injury.
When out in the field the uniform I’m required to wear would make spotting a bra or camisole rather easy, so I think. Rather than get outed accidently, I prefer to keep the dressing limited to indoor settings and office casual attire.
-Natalie
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I empathise with your situation Natalie. I was once laid out on the floor at home when my back went and in excruciating agony if I moved. I couldn’t get to the doctors and was triaged over the phone! Painkillers and complete rest sorted it out so no one knew what I was wearing.
However in later life I decided that hiding away was no longer an option and turned up at my medical practice dressed for a routine examination. The nurse confirmed my name and aid that I looked nice. After the procedure she did ask the obvious and was absolutely fine. I see the doctor and pharmacy and they have noted a femme name to use and it is going very well and the staff are lovely.
I think it is echoed in a lot of the replies that they do a job and how you are dressed is not an issue.
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Angela,
Glad to hear your back issue was able to be triaged over the phone! There are so many conditions which could lead to lower back pain, it’s really unbelievable. Interestingly, it seems the vast majority of them can be remedied with pain management and rest.
-Natalie
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LOL Hi girls,
I no longer have to be concerned about visits to the ER as I am a trans woman and my medical card and ID all say female. But two months ago I developed something relatively unique to women and had to go to the ER. The visit literally changed my life! After lots of questions, urine sample, and multiple vials of my blood, a pretty lady doctor called me in to the examination room.
She had my medical records and asked me a lot of questions and told me things about myself that I had never been informed of. Long story shortened, she told me I am an intersex person. She said I came in thinking I was transgender, told me I had a Urinary Tract Infection which is quite common for women.
She then told me about my chromosome levels, reached over and touched my knee saying, “Lauren, you are woman!”
What I’d always felt was true, and it took a trip to the ER for me to find out!
…and I was wearing pretty matching bra and panties and didn’t even get them noticed, LOLHugs,
Ms. Lauren M
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Hi, Lauren.
Thanks for responding and sharing your story. Chromosomes do not lie, Congratulations!
-Natalie
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You never told us if your back issue is resolved. Was it!; I hope so. Best, Marlene.
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Hi Marlene,
Thanks for your concern for my recovery!
My back issue is still on the mend. I ended up playing email tag with my physician over the past week. As of Wednesday (July 26) I was placed on activity restrictions through August 11th, at which point I will be reassessed.
I’m happy to say that I can get around without pain, but still cannot sit for extended periods of time. Every day is getting better. Very happy to have the worst of this injury in the past.
-Natalie.
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Natalie, I enjoyed your story, so sorry to hear of you excruciating back pains. I under dress quite often and may share your fate, sometime. Im glad your back is on the mend. I agree The first responders have a job to do and are very proffessional, as I have several nurses in my family. They are not concerned with your dress. Thanks for sharing and get well.
Leslee
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Natalie, I under dress every day and now I’m at the point that if I should have an emergency trip to the hospital I could care less what they think, IT’S AN EMERGENCY. I’m self employed and on weekends I tend to wear a little more padded bras then when I’m working and when I run into clients, as I did today I’m a little uncomfortable but again I’m at that point after this many years I don’t care anymore. But I do still care about how they feel and I ‘m not out to embarrass anyone. Hopefully you will have a full recovery and your pain will be a thing of the past, until then mack sure your panties are always clean.
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Thanks, Sherri, for sharing your thoughts.
You’re right. I really shouldn’t care what others think about my undergarments. Especially when getting emergency medical care. Wearing clean panties is certainly a must!
-Natalie
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Natalie,
As been spoken and written a thousand times in this forum…..99% of the world “Just Don’t Give a S**t”..Loved your story, I always wear panties so the same fate my be in my future. I,m just glad you are getting better.
LuvNHugs, TERI
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Thanks, Teri.
Glad you loved the story. I’m also glad to report that while not fully healed yet my pain levels are WAY down. I’ve got a follow-up on August 11th to determine if I need an extension on activity restrictions. Finger’s crossed.
-Natalie
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Natalie,
Your August 11th visit to the Doctor is on my 3 Score, 1 decade, and 1 year birthday. Or 71 years as any normal person would write…..It has been pretty damn good to me thus far, I’d love to shower you with a good prognosis and speedy painless recovery.
LuvNHugs, TERI
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Terri,
I will be sure to provide an update on my recovery after the 11th, and will be sure to wish you a Happy Birthday!
Hugs
-Natalie
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I was rushed into hospital in May due to a very large embolism across the top of my lungs. I’m still off work because of it. I was wearing panties as I always do. I do not possess male underwear. I had chest X-rays and a CT scan. The CT scan found the embolism. All was good as the scan and X-ray was in my chest area. Once they found the clot a lot od discussion was had. It was a very large clot, and it would have killed me if I hadn’t gone to hospital!…. So I’m laying on a bed, still in my clothes at this point. I’m in man mode. The doctor comes in and says they are concerned as to where the clot originated. Often this type of clot starts to form on the left hand side of the groin. He then said that was to go for another CT scan. Clothes off, gown on. Bright yellow satin panties on display. Doctors, nurses, radiographers… All sorts of medical professionals got to se my choice of underwear.
I was in hospital for four days. My wife brought me in some black cotton shorts style underwear to wear for my stay, so I was OK.
Interestingly one of the doctors that cam to see me was trying to find out the cause of the clot. He asked why I had no hair on my legs. Apparently poor blood flow can cause hair loss in some cases. I told him that I shave my legs.
Nothing was said at all during my stay regarding choice of underwear nor my hairless legs.
I’ll be eternally grateful to the staff at University Hospital Wales for saving my life. Here in the UK, healthcare is free at point of source thanks to our amazing NHS!
I have since been to my GP appointments on four occasions, two of them dressed as Cerys. I have been into the surgery many times as Cerys to collect prescription and sick notes etc. My local pharmacy is used to Cerys going in and asking for prescriptions in my male name.
The medical profession, doesn’t care what you are wearing… They just care for you!Cerys.
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Cerys,
Thanks for sharing your story! I’m so relieved to hear the positive outcome of your Emergency visit. I hope your recovery continues to trend in the positive track.
Universal or National health care systems appear to provide more comprehensive care for the patients in comparison to the system we have in the United States. Our health care system is broken and focuses on profits to the hospitals and/or insurance companies, and those who can afford to pay higher premiums, rather than providing accurate and effective care for all.
-Natalie
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Hey girl
I have read this several times now because it is a) very, very funny despite the circumstances and b) so VERY well-constructed and written!
The bit that makes me cringe EVERY time is when the technician lifts up the front of your gown for the photo. Oh. My. God. You must have died a thousand deaths…
Hugs
Ellie x
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Hiya, Ellie.
Thanks for the kind words. Writing longer stories is anxiety inducing for me, so I’m glad you enjoyed it. In the moment when the radiology tech flipped up my gown, I only cared about him seeing my panties bout 25%, the pain was almost too much to bear.
There was something suspicious about the way the radiology tech lifted my gown. Even if it was all in my mind…
-Natalie
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LOL!*
Hugs
Ellie x
* I should emphasise that when I say ‘LOL’ I’m referring to the suspicious way they lifted the gown, not the searing pain. I just wanted to make that clear.
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I knew what you meant, Ellie. No offence taken!
Hugs
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Natalie,
You were bold to go through all that in panties. I’m sure the medical techs have seen it all and weren’t phased by it. The doc may have had a transphobic moment but didn’t say anything rude to you. I hope you get back to perfect health soon. I often wonder what will happen if I get a terminal diagnosis. Will have to purge one final time to bury my alter ego.
This is a little dark but cheers to you.
Kerri
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Kerri,
I didn’t have much of a choice in the moment. My decision to undredress in the morning was intentional, but I hadn’t even thought I’d end up in a position where a stranger would see what I was wearing under my jeans.
My wife works at a hospital in the rehabilitation department. She regularly has patients who are trans and on occasion CD’s, but it doesn’t affect the care provided by the hospital. Of course there are transphobic personalities who may be providing care, but all hospital workers must follow their duty to care and the ethical standards set by the hospital.
If it ever came to a terminal illness, own it!
-Natalie
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