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-BabyMiracle-
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Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
If you are going to the doctor, and not the type of visit where you will have to undress and get into a robe but just going there and rolling up your sleeve for blood pressure, blood, etc. Would you think its gross/unsanitary to wear flip flops? Its over 80 degrees already but I feel weird wearing them like my feet are out in the open near sanitized instruments. Yes I know I am insane  Should I just sweat in sneakers?
Message edited 6/12/2008 8:18:11 PM.
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I think I would be skeeved out if my doctor was wearing flip flops.
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| Posted 6/12/08 8:19 PM |
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LisaW
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
of course not
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HelenZ
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I don't think its a big deal, its not like you're putting your feet on the floor
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| Posted 6/12/08 8:25 PM |
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Tabitha
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
i never considered this! i think its okay to wear them.
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Katie111806
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
i wear them - especially now that i'm pregnant my brick shaped feet are most comfy in flip flops. The only thing I get a little skeeved about is the scale - so I just leave them on.
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| Posted 6/12/08 8:30 PM |
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-BabyMiracle-
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
Posted by Summerrluvv
I think I would be skeeved out if my doctor was wearing flip flops.
Not my doctor but me (the patient). I see the consensus so far is that it is not gross. I appreciate your opinions.
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| Posted 6/12/08 8:33 PM |
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
Wear your flip flops. DS's pediatrician was wearing flip flops this week!
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smdl
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
It's not dirtier than a public bathroom in a restaurant.
I would wear flip flops.
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| Posted 6/12/08 9:23 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I think it is much cleaner than a public restroom!
It's totally fine. you're the patient, you're not expected to behave in any manner to avoid 'contaminating' something.
if there's something that should be sterile, it will surely be stored in an appropriate manner, so toes and sneezes are not an issue 
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CAMCaps
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I think it is fine to wear them to the doctors office.
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| Posted 6/12/08 9:36 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I never thought about that but I can't wear flip flops on planes or on the subway - the thought of my feet being exposed to the floor makes me GAG
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| Posted 6/12/08 9:37 PM |
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-BabyMiracle-
When will my ship come in?
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
Posted by Tilde
I never thought about that but I can't wear flip flops on planes or on the subway - the thought of my feet being exposed to the floor makes me GAG
Me neither!!!!
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Post from wannabeamom:
I think it is much cleaner than a public restroom!
It's totally fine. you're the patient, you're not expected to behave in any manner to avoid 'contaminating' something.
if there's something that should be sterile, it will surely be stored in an appropriate manner, so toes and sneezes are not an issue
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This is what I was getting at. I do not want to feel like I am contaminating something! But you are right, all sterile things are obviously stored correctly.
Yes I know I am a little off for thinking of these things in the first place!
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| Posted 6/12/08 9:41 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I wear my flip flops on every occasion that I can!!!
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| Posted 6/12/08 9:41 PM |
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DebG
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
the type of medicine practiced would determine my answer more than what type of visit I would be experiencing.
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| Posted 6/12/08 11:09 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I've worn flip flops before and never thought anything of it.
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| Posted 6/12/08 11:17 PM |
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roxygrl8
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
no not at all. Our feet in flip flops are cleaner than most people I've seen going to the doctor too. So no worries when wearing flip flops.
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I never thought it was unsanitary to wear them to the doctor, but like some other posters, I would not wear them on the subway.
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| Posted 6/12/08 11:33 PM |
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GenLCSW
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
Posted by HelenZ
I don't think its a big deal, its not like you're putting your feet on the floor
I agree!
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
Posted by DebG
the type of medicine practiced would determine my answer more than what type of visit I would be experiencing.
ITA.
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mikeswife06
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I never even thought about it.
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Songwriter76
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
Wear Flip Flops EVERYWHERE!!! It's Summer!
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| Posted 6/13/08 8:59 AM |
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TJLealand3
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I have at least 4 pairs and wear them everywhere I can.
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I would definitely wear them.
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Disneygirl
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Re: Extremely weird question....flip flops and going to the doc
I don't understand what is so gross about wearing flip flops anywhere. You're not barefoot people! For those that are skeeved out wearing it in subways I hope you walk around with a box of gloves too because our hands are the biggest bacteria collector on our body.
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