A Surgeon's Respect.

in one of those run of the mill busy days, we had this patient who needed to undergo hepatobiliary surgery. she was a young woman, in her mid twenties, who probably had a bit too much samgyupsal (or any fatty food).

when it came to doing our surgical rounds, i accompanied our consultant-surgeon, who was giving the last minute instructions to our patient as we prepared her for surgery.

sample tattoo for show. it was more of an eagle/dragon on the opposite side. but you get the picture.

this was an important moment. as we were checking her abdomen for the last time, this great surgeon said..

i-try namo nga mapreserve siya. (we will do our best to preserve it.)

that immediately brought a sense of relief, as we could see it on her face. 

nahuwasan gyud.

you could tell it was an issue she was contending with regarding the surgery.

and as you guessed it, the surgeon delivered. the tattoo was immaculate.

more patients to you po, sir.