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So, I pulled my pants down........

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phoenix Thu 23-Apr-20 15:03:58

Now, steady, this is not that sort of post! Although it might be a tad TMI for delicate GN members (Don your pearls ready for clutching now)

The back story, in the shower the other day, I became aware of some change in my (ahem) derriere , in that there was something there that wasn't there before confused

At first I thought it might be a stray bit of toilet paper blush, but no.

It felt like it could be a skin tag, but of course I couldn't see it. So, had to ask Mr P to take a look.

Once he had recovered from his swoon and put on his glasses, he had a look. (He's so brave)

He said it looked a bit red (I knew I had that shower too hot) so declined dabbing some of that skin tag removal stuff on it.

Apparently it's still looking a bit "angry" so some germolene has been applied. Himself then wondered if perhaps it was a mole? (Never had one there before, and as far as I know, they don't appear overnight, unless they are the sort that wreak havoc with your lawn. There is a local pest control chap that deals with those, but I don't feel inclined to bare my buttocks to him.)

So, phoned the surgery, who are doing telephone consultations. (Wouldn't usually bother with something so minor, but realise that skin changes like this should be checks out)

Telephone consultation booked for sometime tomorrow.

But they want me to email a photo of it! shock

With the best will in the world and a selfie stick (which I don't own) there is no way I can photograph at that angle!

So, I pulled my pants down.........

Doodle Fri 24-Apr-20 10:51:24

phoenix it’s not sad to be predictable if the thing your predictable for is bringing some fun, humour and laughter into others lives. I think that’s a lovely trait ?

TATT Fri 24-Apr-20 10:50:51

I used to work in a sexual health clinic and the doctors often (after gaining consent) getting the photographer over from medical illustration to take photographs of unusual and interesting things. No faces, obviously!
Most of the photos went into teaching material, but I doubt that most of the people would recognise the close-ups of their ‘bits’!

Leedee Fri 24-Apr-20 10:46:00

Oh you did give me a giggle, hope all will be ok tho x

phoenix Fri 24-Apr-20 10:38:54

Morning all!

Himself had another look when I came out of the shower and uttered just one word.

"Weird" confused

Not quite sure how to take that...........

allule Fri 24-Apr-20 10:31:20

Polnan, I have the same, and same advice from GP on phone (no photo). Think I have had it before, and it's gone, so will wait and see. A coccyx cushion helps!

Onwardsandupwards Fri 24-Apr-20 10:27:46

I’m ready for my close-up, Mr DeMille! ?

Txquiltz Fri 24-Apr-20 10:26:45

There is an old saying, “if you see something you have never seen before, hit it with a stick”! That adage does not apply in this situation. ?

Nannan2 Fri 24-Apr-20 10:26:43

Yes Bluesky, i remember the shock of that too,back in the day when i was having my first child (she was 40 on easter sunday!) And they used to still give you enemas and shaves when you went in to give birth! And the routine of exposing your stitches on your 'tail-end' as the midwives called it...and i was a young wife& mum at 17...such a shock to the systemhmmblush

BettyBoop49 Fri 24-Apr-20 10:23:54

When being stitched (episiotomy) post twin birth by an old boyfriend (he doctor, me midwife) during the 1970’s. He, sitting between my open legs which were held apart in stirrups ( oh the indignity?) looking straight at my ‘bits’ said “oh dear, comb your hair and put your teeth in, you are looking more like your mother every day”. He thought he was being such a wag!!
Those were the days my friend!

Bobdoesit Fri 24-Apr-20 10:20:08

Thank you so much for making me laugh phoenix (sorry I know it's unkind!) but things are rather tense here - too many weeks in lockdown no doubt and I was feeling a bit sorry for myself.
I’m afraid your hubby will have to don his glasses again and take a photo while at the same time maintaining a steady hand! wink smile

TillyWhiz Fri 24-Apr-20 10:17:32

What a lovely laugh this has been! And yes I've had a boil on my bum a couple of times in a really awkward part and DH decided to operate once - there's no dignity!

Jess20 Fri 24-Apr-20 10:15:34

Please take care of photos of such things, my rather technically competent some has set us all up with our mobile phone photos going to a shared place in the cloud, so he says. Means we'll all have a view of all the pictures we take.....

Nannan2 Fri 24-Apr-20 10:14:17

My son yesterday asked me seriously (when I'd suggested he cook for once-he's 21!) "But arent you the cook,cleaner,washer up?" And i reminded him we have a fridge magnet that says "oh,I'm sorry you must be confusing me with the maid we don't have!"....you need one of those fridge magnets ladies!gringrin

polnan Fri 24-Apr-20 10:11:15

well now seriously, I found a small lump, well not big, just to the side of my anus(is that the correct word/) on my cheek, but close, I only noticed it in the shower.... well I am living on my own now so what to do?

I got the small mirror and tried to see what it looked like

gosh.. wish I hadn`t done that,, saw all of my undersides..

so , as I said seriously, I went on the web,, and said it could be a cyst,,, and give it two weeks and if still there, then to contact the doc..

next day now..yes, I am a worrier,, still there by the feels of it!

love that cartoon crimpedhalo!

Nannan2 Fri 24-Apr-20 10:04:56

Yes,cheered me up no end!gringrin and yes,mr P does deserve it!grin

crimpedhalo Fri 24-Apr-20 10:01:24

???

BlueSky Fri 24-Apr-20 08:26:53

Sussexborn how would a patient's husband know it was you? confused

Hetty58 Fri 24-Apr-20 00:34:37

I have a nasty itchy lump on my shoulder - but I found a mosquito in the bathroom.

I'll just double up on the antihistamines for now. Pollen allergy can have it's advantages, though. I'm given a nice wide berth when I'm out, coughing and sneezing!

Sussexborn Fri 24-Apr-20 00:21:14

Some of my photos were used at an international conference which I was fine with until I realised that the husband of another patient I had become friends with attended the conference. Rather forgotten about it and have spoken on the phone to him a few times since. ??‍♀️

harrigran Thu 23-Apr-20 23:26:40

A photograph of your bum, bah that is nothing. Last time I was in hospital I was filmed throughout my operation so the surgeon could use it for training purposes.
I was shaved, primped and manicured before I left home just in case I was less than acceptable for the camera. Yes my film is out there on the web somewhere but I doubt if you will see my face blush

phoenix Thu 23-Apr-20 23:00:21

Oh Doodle how sad that I'm so predictable! Wasn't aware that I did "suggestive" although the title of this one was of course written in the hope that it might be read and perhaps enjoyed!

Every little smile.......

Doodle Thu 23-Apr-20 22:17:52

How did I know it was a phoenix thread, is that your question? If so, the answer is easy. It’s slightly suggestive, .....leading one on, humorous connotations, it has all the hallmarks of a phoenix blockbuster ?. I love it.

The vision of you calling pest control in to check out your nether regions had me in stitches. ?

phoenix Thu 23-Apr-20 22:12:15

* Doodle* how?

phoenix Thu 23-Apr-20 22:10:32

lemongrove to quote John McEnroe, "you cannot be serious!"

lemongrove Thu 23-Apr-20 22:04:11

Come on Phoenix post that pic on here!?