There have been several threads about people
not wanting to shave (legs, chest, etc.) because their doctor might notice, OR that people have shaved and are now worried about an upcoming doctor's office visit. A few years ago, that was me too, but not any more.
I'm just posting to let anyone concerned about being shaved at the doctor's office... it's unlikely anyone will say a word.
I'm shaved clean from the neck down. At today's doctor's appt., I had a bunch of do-dads stuck all over my chest for some monitoring. My shirt was off. While the nurse stuck those things all over me, we enjoyed some pleasant conversation (actually talked about the Six Million Dollar Man tv show). I was never looked at funny and she made no comment about it.
Another nurse came in for additional monitoring and testing. Again, conversation, enjoyable chatting, and I didn't get looked at funny or questioned.
The doctor noticed that I'm in very good physical shape when he came in. More testing. No comments. No problem.
I was
not worried about the appointment ahead of time - I
knew there would be no issue. I was honestly hoping they'd mention something about my being shaved, but they did not. I was kind of curious to see where the conversation might go to to be honest.
Perhaps nothing was said because I am noticeably fit or perhaps no one noticed a thing. The secret to not being questioned (I believe) is to not have any stubble. Shaved real good this morning - right down to my fingers.
Oh, same with the legs in a doctor's visit a few months back. Had to drop trou (was in guy-mode), my legs were shaved, and no one looked at me funny or said a word.
When I first started shaving, I was very self-conscious about this, but I think I was just causing my own mental-screw with it all. I don't care now. No one says a word... even when I want them to.
Anyone still worried? If so, just curious as to why? Again - I never even got looked at funny - no double takes, no wide eyes, nothing.