I've seen them. You'll have a nice Frankenscar for special occasions. I'm glad you're home now. Praying for a smooth recovery. Hang in there, man.

You figure they could give you some localized anesthetic or something for the removal if it's that painful. I'd imagine the area is quite tender as it is. Maybe ask them about that. No reason to go through the trauma of extra pain unnecessarily. On its own something like that isn't a big deal but all that adds up psychologically after a while.
 
Anyway... all this has made me consider taking another look into surgery options as I'm not nearly as healed as I hoped I would be after all my hard work staying on top of my exercises and diet. I'll be curious to see how things progress for you. Take it easy and heal up quick, bit. You're a good guy and deserve some relief. Cheers.

I knew this one girl that had to have open-heart surgery to fix a defect (she was only 30 at the time) which left a long, ugly, scar.  Having a good sense of humor, she got it tatooed as a zipper - lol.

I hadn't even thought about the ramifications for my swimsuit-modeling career. Oh man, looks like I'll have to learn a trade.

bitflipper
Hi everybody I am back amongst the living. More or less. Still can"t get to my computer (stairs are involved) so I"m cheating and using my phone.
Thank you all for the well-wishes and for periodically bumping this thread so I could find it easily.
The surgery was a success but involved a lot more pain than anticipated. Still pretty doped up on nnarcotics most of the time but held off them this morning just so I'd have the presence of mind to log in and say hi.
Hope to get back to the computer tomorrow or Saturday but not allowed to sit more than 30 minutes at a time. My business partner's having cow because I'm unable to help with advanced technical issues. Luckily most of my customers are understanding.
Time for meds now...ow ow ow...will keep in touch. Thanks again.

Cheers,
Dave

Yaaaaaaa!!!!!
 
J

Try to get them to give you some hydromorphone before taking the staples out... that should help. I will be thinking of you...
 
J

bitflipper
I hadn't even thought about the ramifications for my swimsuit-modeling career. Oh man, looks like I'll have to learn a trade.

Hey Bit, the staples only REALLY hurt when they leave them in too long and the skin starts to take back what
Rightfully belongs to it....
Ya, that suks. Just wiggle your toes, you will either be OK or you will end up in Kansas...

....more narcotics....

Ahhhh that warm rush.
(Did you look to see if you pee'd)

craigb

bitflipper
I hadn't even thought about the ramifications for my swimsuit-modeling career. Oh man, looks like I'll have to learn a trade.

Hey Dave-
 
Sorry to be late to this thread! I'm glad you're among the living, and I wish you a great and 100% recovery!