Alright, so let me tell you about my little adventure to Planned Parenthood over on West Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio. I’ve been meaning to go for a while, and I finally got around to it. Here’s how it went down.
Getting Started
First off, I had to find the place. It’s not exactly hidden, but it’s not super obvious either. I punched the address into my phone and headed that way. Parking wasn’t too bad, I found a spot in their lot without much trouble. That was a relief, you know how parking in the city can be.
Checking In
Once I got inside, I went up to the front desk. The lady there was nice enough, she gave me some forms to fill out. Pretty standard stuff – name, address, medical history, all that jazz. I found a seat in the waiting area and got to work. It took me about 15 minutes to get through it all, nothing too complicated.
The Waiting Game
After I handed in my paperwork, it was time to wait. And wait I did. The waiting room was okay, they had some magazines and stuff, but I mostly just scrolled through my phone. There were a few other people there, some looked like they were waiting for appointments, others maybe just getting information. Everyone kept to themselves mostly. Finally after about 20 minutes, my name was called.
Meeting the Staff
I went back with the nurse, and she was super friendly. We chatted a bit while she took my vitals – blood pressure, weight, the usual. Then she asked me a bunch of questions about why I was there. Nothing too personal, just getting a feel for what I needed.
Getting Down to Business
After the nurse, I saw the doctor. She was cool, very professional, and made me feel comfortable. We talked about my options, and she explained everything really clearly. No pressure, just laid out the facts so I could make an informed decision. I really appreciated that.
Wrapping Up
Once I made my decision, everything went pretty smoothly. I got what I needed, and they gave me some instructions to follow. They also gave me some pamphlets with more info and told me to call if I had any questions later on. All in all, it took about an hour from when my name was called to when I was done.
Heading Out
After that, I paid at the front desk. They take different types of insurance, and they have options for people who don’t have insurance. Thankfully, I didn’t have any issues. Then I was out the door, feeling pretty good about the whole thing. It wasn’t as stressful as I thought it might be.
Final Thoughts
Honestly, the whole experience at Planned Parenthood on West Broad was way better than I expected. The staff were all professional and kind, and the place was clean and well-organized. It can be a little nerve-wracking going to a place like this, but they made it as easy as possible. If you’re in Columbus and need their services, I’d say go for it. Just be prepared to wait a bit, but it’s worth it.
I feel pretty good about taking care of things, and it was a relief to finally get it done. Just another one of those adulting things, I guess. Anyway, that’s my story about my trip to Planned Parenthood. Hope it was helpful for someone out there!
- Go to Planned Parenthood
- Parked the car
- Filled out forms
- Waited for appointment
- Met with the nurse
- Saw the doctor
- Got things taken care of
- Paid and left
It was a productive day, and that’s the important thing.
