Heh. So I have gathered today.
Mal: Inara, think you could stoop to being on my arm? Inara: Will you wash it first?
'Heart Of Gold'
Spike's Bitches 46: Don't I get a cookie?
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Sean K - Oct 08, 2010 5:50:18 pm PDT #5450 of 30000
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Burrell - Oct 08, 2010 7:18:32 pm PDT #5451 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Happy birthday omnis!
billytea - Oct 08, 2010 7:48:38 pm PDT #5452 of 30000
You were a wrong baby who grew up wrong. The wrong kind of wrong. It's better you hear it from a friend.
Happy birthday omnis! May it be filled with that thing you like.
meara - Oct 08, 2010 8:13:51 pm PDT #5453 of 30000
Happy Birthday omnis!
So, i went to dancing, and wasn't feeling it, and had this invite to a birthday party from this girl I know (but not well), and decided WTF, I'd go hit up her birthday. But then I drive all the way to West Seattle, and the bar is (a) mad sketch, and (b) all parked up. It had a tiny parking lot, but then was the only thing around on a busy road, so it's not like I could just park down the street. So I drove past it twice, and decided to chicken out and come home early. Sigh. I was hoping there'd be cute girls there to flirt with, but...
erikaj - Oct 08, 2010 8:24:49 pm PDT #5454 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
I feel you, Sean. Well, not like that.
Allyson - Oct 08, 2010 9:02:43 pm PDT #5455 of 30000
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
This may be TMI, but I've been wanting breast reduction surgery for years, and will probably be in a solid financial place next year (within 18 months) to be able to at least finance the procedure, if not just pay it on a very low interest card from my credit union.
I don't have any idea how to begin researching a surgeon, here. I mean, I'm in the plastic surgery capital o' the world. There seems to be thousands of them.
It's possible that my insurance will pay for some if not all, but I'm also concerned about scaring, and would like them lifted. I'm unsure if my insurance will pay for anything more than a cheap reduction to relieve pain in my back and neck.
I understand that there will be some scarring, as well as a possible loss of sensitivity. I'm not going to be having children, so breast feeding issues aren't a concern.
How does one research a good surgeon. I don't need a rock star overpriced boutique surgeon, just a good one. How do I know if I'm talking to a butcher?
What sort of requirements exist for plastic surgeons?
Burrell - Oct 08, 2010 9:09:15 pm PDT #5456 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
All I know about plastic surgeons is that you want someone who is Board certified. And I would think you'd want someone who was trained as a surgeon first and foremost, not a dermatologist or some other related but not surgical specialty.
A friend of mine had a double masectomy with reconstruction last year. I could ask her about how she found her plastic surgeon. Have you asked your primary care doctor? If you like and trust your doctor, that's where I'd start.
Typo Boy - Oct 08, 2010 9:14:28 pm PDT #5457 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
In general I'd expand that to asking any medical person actively working within the medical system you know and trust. If not a doctor, a nurse or Physical therapist. (A good physical therapist you trust will generally know of good doctors in a variety of specialties.)
Trudy Booth - Oct 08, 2010 9:18:53 pm PDT #5458 of 30000
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
It's possible that my insurance will pay for some if not all, but I'm also concerned about scaring, and would like them lifted. I'm unsure if my insurance will pay for anything more than a cheap reduction to relieve pain in my back and neck.
My understanding, and I've only researched this haphazardly, is that there is one predominant technique used in the US that achieves both reducing and lifting. I think its pretty boilerplate.
My other understanding is that every single solitary woman I know who has gotten a reduction has been thrilled with it.
Cass - Oct 08, 2010 9:37:14 pm PDT #5459 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
And definitely a few b.orgers have had and talked about the procedure.
It's a huge step, as all surgeries are whether elective or not, but YAY you. I've never known anyone who hasn't been really happy with the procedure. I wish you luck, fewer back and neck issues and a good experience!