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Tag: Surgery

The Art of Being an Anime Girl (or Boy) in a Hospital Bed

Since we know that everything we see in anime accurately represents Japanese culture, I can make this statement with confidence: long hospitalizations are far more common in Japanese health institutions than in those in America.  I bet most anime fans can count off the number of shows featuring characters who are on bed rest in… Read More The Art of Being an Anime Girl (or Boy) in a Hospital Bed

02.24.201209.06.2012 Twwk32 Comments

Pain, Prayers, and Posts

I was hoping to put the finishing touches on the latest post in the Fruits of the Spirit series, which was supposed to go up today. But lying here in a hospital bed, I’m thinking the series may have to wait until next week to be continued. Without going into too much detail, a lingering… Read More Pain, Prayers, and Posts

02.22.201202.26.2012 Twwk

Madoka Surgical Girl and Pre-Op Usagi Drop

Yesterday, I woke up at 5:45 in the morning.  I took a shower and went through my morning ritual.  I then got into my car and proceeded to drive to a surgical hospital on the west side of town.  I was scheduled to have a minor surgery at 7:00am to remove a cyst on my… Read More Madoka Surgical Girl and Pre-Op Usagi Drop

09.20.201109.19.2011 Twwk2 Comments

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