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<div id="content"> <div id="contentmiddle"> <div class="contenttitle"> <h1><a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?p=5330" rel="bookmark">And They Say Chivalry Is Dead</a></h1> <p>July 25, 2009 9:55 am </p> </div> <p>Last week I had my first post-op appointment with my surgeon. The doctor came in and we exchanged pleasantries and then let me know that they took a little over <strong>two pounds</strong> of boob out during my reverse boob job. That’s a helluva lot of boob to haul away, right? He told me that my incisions were healing nicely and then went on about the medical student who was doing his rotation in his office. “He’s from Ireland…” the doctor said. “Oh, if he’s from <em>Ireland</em>, you’d better send him in!”. The doctor disappeared for a second and came back with a twenty-something year old Irish lad.</p> <p><em>Would all of my male readers please take this opportunity to go scratch your nads or look for some pr0n? Thanks and enjoy. If you’re male and still reading, be warned that there is some gross information to follow and you proceeded on your own. </em></p> <p>“So nice to meet you.”, the med student said as he shook my hand. At this point, I was sitting topless on the exam table. They both knelt down to boob level while the doctor told the kid-doctor all about my surgery and about the amount of boob removed. While they were still boob level, the doctor asked if I had sensation in my nipples and rubbed the back of his knuckle across each to see if I felt anything. I turned ten shades of red since both dudes were staring at my boobs while they waited for my answer. Ugh.</p> <p>So I have fucking staples along the incision line on my underboob. There are two sets of stitches inside and then staples holding it all together. The doctor specifically said that “with the amount of boob you have, staples were necessary to hold everything together.” I love my surgeon because he says “boob” instead of “breast”, I hate the word breast. The staples are extremely uncomfortable and my bra rubs against them all day every day causing every movement to hurt like hell. Anyways, my Frankenstein staples spent the first few days oozing. I actually had to put maxi pads in my bra to soak up the drainage. I know, gross. I left my pads at home since I didn’t want to chance having an oozy maxi pad fall out in the doctor’s office.</p> <p>So I asked the boob-level doctor about the oozing and he told me it was perfectly normal. He asked me if I had a bra with me and I said that I did. He opened some gauze pads and went rummaging through my clothes to find my bra. I yelled at him to stop. “Don’t touch my bra, it’s all <em>OOZY</em>!”. He told me that he’s a doctor and not to worry, he sees stuff like that all the time. I took the opportunity to tell him that what he does for a living is disgusting and asked the med-student-child if he was sure he knew what he was getting into. They both gave polite smiles.</p> <p>My doctor retrieved my oozy bra from the counter where it was hidden inside of my folded shirt. He covered the incisions with gauze pads and then went to dress me. All the while, I was yelling “IT’S OK, I CAN DRESS MYSELF!!!!”. The doctor took one side of my front-clasping bra and the med student took the other. The proceeded to dress me, much like someone helping a little old lady on with her coat. I took over and hopped off of the table to finish clasping my bra myself. And then I died.</p>  <p>Tags: <a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?tag=doctor" rel="tag">Doctor</a> </p> <h4><p id="comments">44 Comments</p></h4>  <div id="commentblock"> <ol class="commentlist"> <li class="alt" id="comment-6982"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/3698027f75de7924e5b455666a808da9?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://stacysrandomthoughts.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6982" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 10:18 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 1</span> <p><b><i>CLEAR!</i></b> *THWUMP!* Casey? Hang on, Casey! Stay with us Casey!!</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6983"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/3698027f75de7924e5b455666a808da9?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://stacysrandomthoughts.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Stacy (the Random Cool Chick)</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6983" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 10:25 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 2</span> <p>Sorry, I couldn’t resist being first and all…*snicker!*</p> <p>Now was that two pounds <i>total</i> or two pounds <i>per</i>? <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> <p>Eeeeeew! Oozing boobs! I was involuntarily hanging onto my boobs hunched over as I read this…you poor thing! Note to self: just live with your freakishly ginormous girls to avoid oozing and med-student-child and doctor to assist you as you dress, making you feel 100 years old. That is all.</p> <p>Oh yeah, and thanks for the mental image of maxi pads in the bra for the oozing…my boobs are gonna be having sympathetic pains all day. <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> <p>Hope you heal quickly and feel great soon! <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6984"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/b96b99a7d8ffb3e6597dbd616edd5331?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://blissfullycaffeinated.wordpress.com/' rel='external nofollow'>blissfully caffeinated</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6984" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 11:30 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 3</span> <p>Uh, are you sure he’s actually a doctor? And not a “doctor”? Because, yeah, um, that? Is awkward. Way worse than the vaginal ultrasound.</p> <p>Hope your boobs feel bettah soon.</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6985"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/dd59946358338c38fde2663f87ec28cd?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://michele-dogslife.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Michele</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6985" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 11:53 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 4</span> <p>Don’t you hate those 12 year old doctors? I keep wanting to pinch their cheeks and put them down for a nap.</p> <p>Feel better soon!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6986"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9b91de2a5f8f57816429d1a986dbb9c7?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://kidsanddaiquiris.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>FoN</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6986" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 12:41 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 5</span> <p>Oh god, Casey! That was a horrible story. Don’t they have lady doctors around your parts??</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6987"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7f9118c1822c66d98939d19c7ef8e3de?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://richmondzoo.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Captain Dumbass</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6987" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 1:46 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 6</span> <p>Was Irish doctor cute? Did he have an accent? Could I sound any more gay?</p> <p>2 pounds?</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6988"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/e6072ce52459673cd24c628370e71519?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://blog.feefifoto.com' rel='external nofollow'>feefifoto</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6988" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 1:53 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 7</span> <p>So sorry you died. Such a shame.</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6989"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0ad66451bfe84fec5a58a772fe3b3e43?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.suburbanmatron.com/' rel='external nofollow'>Becky</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6989" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 2:56 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 8</span> <p>OMG! While I was out of the loop you had your surgery!!! I gotta go catch up. But I’m so glad that it went well and that you’re up and at ‘em.</p> <p>And this post is hilarious, and in a different context, the two dudes clasping your bra would be kind of hot.</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6990"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/586339fcaae396b7045ff852d018617b?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://crunchiemummy.wordpress.com' rel='external nofollow'>Karen @ If I Could Escape</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6990" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 3:26 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 9</span> <p>LOL Casey — I’m blushing for you! That is a cracking post! So, was the Irish med student a hottie then?</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6991"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/1476d33b071e8e72f5a73b06e1ff85d7?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://emtnester.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Beth</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6991" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 3:52 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 10</span> <p>When they asked if you have nipple sensitivity, I think you should have said that ‘you’re not sure, would they mind twisting them a little to be sure’. Imagine the face on the baby doc!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6992"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/e9cae425fca6d59e35411319b2d48f7a?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://coconutbelly.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>jen</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6992" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 5:29 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 11</span> <p>i’m sorry … but at your expense. i’m totally laughing. really. i’m sorry.<br /> i really think you should have used the line … “how many doctors does it take to put ON a bra??”<br /> oh my.</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6993"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fcc768437a0e12c83a990eac810e8e89?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://phhhst.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Pseudo</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6993" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 7:49 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 12</span> <p>My breast surgeon always has an intern. Everytime. </p> <p>Hope you are felling better eachand every day Casey.</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6994"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/33ade762513b4238702543aa9510004f?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://kirsty815.wordpress.com' rel='external nofollow'>Kirsty</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6994" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 8:26 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 13</span> <p>Okay like everyone else I wanna know if the Irish lad was a hottie? Or the doctor for that matter?<br /> God if they took 2lbs off of your boobs then could prob take a good 5lbs off of each of mine..lol I think I would’ve died too. </p> <p>Ach, wait once they’re healed and looking all perky and perfect, you’ll be headed to Gasperilla to show your boobs for beads. ~grin~</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6995"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/155185e166b295a27f53d736a9b48459?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://harryjacksmom.blogspot.com/' rel='external nofollow'>cyndi</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6995" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 9:03 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 14</span> <p>Awww and that mpad things sounds pretty McGyver-ish of you. Sorry it’s such an ordeal and you couldn’t enjoy the pron factor of your own appointment <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> <p>So, will your HASAY update include a great loss this week?!? Can’t wait to hear that you’re all healed and over the blushing aspects. :hug:</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6996"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/c48e2c0b21c75a56361ecf5e758561bb?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://cinnamonandhoney.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>robin</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6996" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 9:11 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 15</span> <p>Oh, you poor thing! I am not even tempted to make some sort of joke (unusual when boobs are involved!) because I feel so bad!<br /> Hope you ended up trying the Vicodin. Sounds like you freaking earned it! <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /></p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6997"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0bf46b5029c3aa047989ca9cc2f9160f?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://bloggingmama-andrea.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Andrea</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6997" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 9:32 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 16</span> <p>No way. NO freakin’ WAY! I’m ten shades of red (and okay I am kinda laughing too) just reading that. </p> <p>I’d have to switch doctors, no way I could go back. I hope your feeling better soon. And that maxi pad image was awesome, thanks for that, lol. Let me ask though - tape side to bra or boob? <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-6998"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a811168ec37354ac702454e11de46e8f?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.oscarelli.blogspot.com/' rel='external nofollow'>jenni</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6998" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 10:33 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 17</span> <p>wow. because having a near stranger fondle your nipples isn’t mortifying enough he had to DRESS you? you poor, poor woman. how are you ever going to go back for your next follow up??</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-6999"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6dfd5df27c3b1e4aac5848a937c23e06?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.theunmom.com' rel='external nofollow'>Keely</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-6999" title="">July 25th, 2009 at 11:52 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 18</span> <p>Oh…my god. I think I just died FOR you. Seriously? He fondled your nipples? </p> <p>I would never ever be able to go back.</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7000"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/fcff3e6a8959a4691f427151426a9c68?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://bernthis.com' rel='external nofollow'>Jessica Bern</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7000" title="">July 26th, 2009 at 1:37 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 19</span> <p>four pounds of boob? I would be happy to take that off your hands, boobs, whatever</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7001"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/c45e0d0420480ba4643efa38d41d3afa?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://sandiesimplysays.wordpress.com' rel='external nofollow'>Sandie</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7001" title="">July 26th, 2009 at 8:13 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 20</span> <p>Is it bad that this is the best laugh I’ve had all morning? Sorry the experience was so horrifying for you! I can’t imagine having to go back after that! Yikes!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7002"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4b219b42c98daa115db70c671292efbf?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.boondockramblings.com' rel='external nofollow'>Lisa (jonnysmommy)</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7002" title="">July 26th, 2009 at 2:13 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 21</span> <p>Oh Lord! That is soooo embarrassing. I wish I could say something better but….I can’t. Just …. I’m glad you are recovering and I really hope the oozing gets better! Hang in there!</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7003"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/f77d915138d901562779e96a9944e0d5?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://griggboys.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>bex</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7003" title="">July 26th, 2009 at 6:31 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 22</span> <p>“and then i died.” classic casey. you have a gift at this self-deprecating stuff. sorry to laugh at your expense but it was pretty funny - not the staples part, that was just gross.</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7005"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/b3ef26a3c80ea598ab71aaad62dda01a?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.spriteskeeper.com' rel='external nofollow'>Sprite's Keeper</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7005" title="">July 26th, 2009 at 8:49 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 23</span> <p>Did he at least call you the next morning? Either one of them? I mean, it’s the least they can do..<br /> Guess who I had dinner with on Friday night?!?!?</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7006"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/30b7d5092b200f56c6d83b8198d3782c?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.duckandwheelwithstring.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Lin</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7006" title="">July 26th, 2009 at 9:49 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 24</span> <p>Crap. I would have died when they stood there eye level checking out my stuff! The hell??! Why did they have to help you get dressed?? Doesn’t the nurse do that? Are you wondering like I am if they discussed your boobies after you left?? Now I am glad that I am flat chested. I think.</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7007"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/048e66f107965ad8fdc2be1d9e8c35e2?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://sherendipity.com/blog' rel='external nofollow'>sherendipity</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7007" title="">July 26th, 2009 at 11:11 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 25</span> <p>Oh no, you’ve gone through far too much embarrassment to die. Don’t do that.<br /> Did you call him Doogie Housser? I totally would have called him Doogie Housser.</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7008"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/4e80c2112aac7ab9223a9b39e60f88cd?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://michellesamom.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Michelle</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7008" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 12:51 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 26</span> <p>I would have died too… I hope they feel better soon!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7009"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/01f0950bb1ba187f55e5d514645775b4?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://badmommymoments.com' rel='external nofollow'>ck</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7009" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 6:09 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 27</span> <p>Oh my gosh…I don’t even know what to say…I died a little bit for you just reading this. You are such a trooper. (Now that I’ve said that, is it okay if I continue laughing? You are so funny.)</p> <p>Hope the other aspects of recovery are going better!</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7010"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/0eee555fbefeb57a3e3fcfbb20a5fc12?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://lifeandtimesofawickedstepmom.com' rel='external nofollow'>WickedStepMom</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7010" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 9:22 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 28</span> <p>I don’t think I have 2 lbs of boob to begin with, let alone to have it removed! I hope you feel better soon. And I also hope that your back and body feel better without the weight dragging you down.</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7011"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/aad5686a051f09fdd1bf4b4f46c260ca?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.spyroufamily.blogs.com' rel='external nofollow'>Angie (a.k.a. miss jack)</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7011" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 9:47 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 29</span> <p>WOW! Up until now, I was thinking about having a boob reduction as well. But I’m not sure I can be as brave as you have been. Hope you’re doing well today!</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7012"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ef2a7e31990efdbcca6b0ab6b8090f20?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://zipbagofbones.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Cat</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7012" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 10:20 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 30</span> <p>That’s what I call full-service! Glad the oozing has…slowed…</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7013"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/706bedaec7f4d8ec397a8cf9a1272221?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://gigidiaz.wordpress.com/' rel='external nofollow'>GiGi @ Incrementum</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7013" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 11:56 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 31</span> <p>“And then I died”</p> <p>LMAO!!! </p> <p>Too funny. I’m glad everything is healing nicely though.</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7014"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/130547f0e8050e6a1b4d05632c372bf2?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.susanica.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Monica</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7014" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 12:28 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 32</span> <p>Ouch! Your story has caused cringing across the nation. And perhaps Ireland too. -Monica</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7015"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/601c81cbcadec8c221ebb693dfe357f2?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://mybellafiglia.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Shangrila</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7015" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 1:40 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 33</span> <p>Oh you poor sweet girl! You should’ve groped the Irish kid-woulda wiped the smug doctor smiles right off their faces. You hate the word breast?! What?! Guess you and I will have to call them “the girls” or “ta-tas” should they ever come up in conversation, ’cause I always say “breast”-my kids don’t even KNOW the word “boob”! Sending you healing, anti-ooze thoughts-A</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7020"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/916c2377b74356d3a36410c91d098398?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.bessieviola.wordpress.com' rel='external nofollow'>bessie.viola</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7020" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 3:21 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 34</span> <p>OH.MY.GOSH. </p> <p>Casey, I’m dead with you. So embarrassing! </p> <p>I’ve been considering this surgery myself… once you’re healed, do you mind if I send you an email with some questions? I don’t know anyone IRL who’s had it done, and I have a feeling you’ll be honest with me about the ordeal. <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p> <p>Feel better soon!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7021"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7d1e8ad7e3760b3b9b95ebf1ad05ba37?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://3baybchicks.blogspot.com/' rel='external nofollow'>Three Bay B Chicks</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7021" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 7:32 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 35</span> <p>I died a little when my male OB performed a breast exam on me recently. Your experience takes things to an entirely new level.</p> <p>I hope your boys took you outside for a smoke or a drink when all was said and done.</p> <p>-Francesca</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7022"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/ec2cf84e2c9c5499c6cb712e6337fdcd?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://lemondroppie.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>Ginny Marie</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7022" title="">July 27th, 2009 at 10:46 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 36</span> <p>Okay, I now know I’ve had way too many surgeries. When I reached the end of your post I thought “That’s it? Where’s the gross stuff?”</p> <p>You will be so happy with your new boobs once you’ve healed up!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7023"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a873a965dab0f24d3b7a9a87d188c834?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.deemarie917.blogspot.com' rel='external nofollow'>DeeMarie</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7023" title="">July 28th, 2009 at 8:45 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 37</span> <p>Well, on a good note, you’ve lost two pounds for your next Hasay update?!? That’s mortifying… so sorry!!!</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7024"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/45011a552f75980f2090220c6dcf7e2b?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://outnumberedtwotoone.wordpress.com' rel='external nofollow'>mrsbear</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7024" title="">July 28th, 2009 at 10:15 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 38</span> <p>That was a pretty hefty dose of humiliation to shoulder, no wonder you died. Still, that story…it never gets old. <img src='http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';)' class='wp-smiley' /></p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7025"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/a71b327be5bbe54ad22492ccccfec2d0?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6>Jennifer</h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7025" title="">July 28th, 2009 at 10:17 am</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 39</span> <p>LOL Casey you poor thing!! But 2 pounds is 2 pounds. :o)</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7026"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/92f35cece40f0715d538482953861d7a?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://zipntizzy.com' rel='external nofollow'>Zip n Tizzy</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7026" title="">July 28th, 2009 at 12:21 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 40</span> <p>I just died a little reading this!<br /> Awkward!<br /> May your boobs feel better soon.</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7027"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/7abbef71776fff73887ae0e9ed291b62?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://mommysescape6.wordpress.com' rel='external nofollow'>Krystal</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7027" title="">July 28th, 2009 at 4:20 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 41</span> <p>Oh honey - I am so sorry about all that. Yeah, my sis had similar issues when she had hers enlarged - what is the deal with them damn interns anyway?!?</p> <p>I still can’t believe that he totally went into your clothes to get your oozing bra…WTF?!?</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7028"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/9bf0b37670399c7fd68202a527007193?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://morganrnl.blogspot.com/' rel='external nofollow'>Laufa</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7028" title="">July 29th, 2009 at 12:41 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 42</span> <p>Usually guys are trying to take the bra off, you got a couple trying to put it back on. Maybe the irish lad was just following suit. They figured that was the least they could do since they are charging you to cop a feel. Hope you heal enough to get the staples out soon. Feel better!!</p> </div> </li> <li class="alt" id="comment-7029"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/efaf2b7bf857762b87880daa3be496c5?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6><a href='http://www.momspective.com' rel='external nofollow'>Julie@Momspective</a></h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7029" title="">July 30th, 2009 at 11:03 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 43</span> <p>I lost ten pounds total from mine. I think 5 was boob and 5 was recovery starvation. I didn’t have ooze or staples though but my doc was HAWT and from France.</p> </div> </li> <li class="" id="comment-7030"> <img alt='' src='http://www.gravatar.com/avatar/90e64b221b937592acc73331fd755247?s=40&d=monsterid&r=R' class='avatar avatar-40' height='40' width='40' /><h6>Mrs. C.</h6>on <small class="commentmetadata"><a href="#comment-7030" title="">July 31st, 2009 at 5:47 pm</a> </small> <div class="commenttext"> <span class="count"> 44</span> <p>Yup, I would’ve been tempted to make a smart-assy comment about preferring a good tweak on the nipples, thanks doc. You, of course, have WAY too much class for that. </p> <p>Hoping you’re feeling better every day, and not too itchy as the stitches heal up!</p> </div> </li> </ol> <h3 id="respond">Leave a Reply</h3></p> <p>You must be <a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/wp-login.php?redirect_to=http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?p=5330">logged in</a> to post a comment.</p></div> </div>  <div id="r_sidebar"> <ul id="r_sidebarwidgeted"> <li id="Search"> <h2>Search</h2> <form id="searchform" method="get" action="/index.php"> <input type="text" name="s" id="s" size="30" value=""/></form> </li> <li id="Subscribe"> <h2>Stay Current</h2> <a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?page_id=629">Subscribe to Blog Updates via E-mail</a> <a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?feed=rss2">Subscribe to the RSS Feed</a> </li> <li id="Contact"> <h2>Contact Me</h2> <a href="mailto:casey@halfasgoodasyou.com">casey@halfasgoodasyou.com</a> </li> <div id="r_sidebardotted"> <h3>About</h3> <a href="http://halfasgoodasyou.com/?page_id=19"> 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