[albie]

So why is this a secret? Is it something embarrassing? Does he have a gerbil in his butt?

[Old Yeller]

What does that feel like when you do it?

[napscoordinator]

I look forward to hearing about every ailment you have since you think it’s no big deal that everyone knows what his medical situation was. Since when is it anybody’s business?

[alexander_busek]

So why is this a secret? Is it something embarrassing? Does he have a gerbil in his butt?

Well, the article does refer to his having undergone a "standard surgical procedure."

If this were in San Francisco or Hollywood, a gerbilectomy would certainly count as that.

Regards,