Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Look Who's Walking

The video of this morning's procedure is still processing on You Tube. I'll put up the update here when it's ready.

Getting metal pulled through flesh and bone is a unique feeling. I'm looking forward to never going through it again.

Actually, it wasn't that bad. Everyone in the office expected me to take a video. Dr. Buchanan told us that he wore a tie for the occasion. During the procedure he did a great job of narrating the action and, unlike me, kept the commentary interesting.

Dr. Buchanan said he thought there was a good chance his drill would make the blog. He was correct. The drill he used was a wedding present. Earlier in the week he was probably doing repairs around the house with it.

While we're waiting on the video, this is what an ankle looks like after an external fixator is removed from it. I didn't get any pictures of the two giant holes in my shin, unfortunately. That was probably the worst part of the whole deal.






12 comments:

  1. AWESOME! How does it feel?

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  2. Yay for freedom!! Probably feels just like living in America, huh? How's the pain factor - does it hurt?

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  3. p.s. There's currently an ad for FilipinoCupid.com on the right side of your site...it's a bunch of girls in bikinis. And it made me laugh.

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  4. Ankle feels okay. It's really stiff and uncomfortable at the moment, but I'm sure that will get better. The skinny pin sites itch and the two large pin sites ache -- kind of like getting your wisdom teeth removed. Other than that, I'm kicking some serious butt.

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  5. FilipinoCupid.com is one of my favorite websites.

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  6. I've had a smile on my face ever since you called. I'm so happy for you & Brooke! Love Mom

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  7. Hooray, Tony! The photos look good! Congratulations on losing 5 lbs (or however much the bear trap weighs) in minutes.

    Nick and I watched about 3:26 of an ex-fix removal video before we realized it wasn't YOUR ex-fix removal video. Booooo. Now your video must be better. How's that for pressure? We hope there is whimpering. (Sorry, but we really do.)

    Lots of love from Deutschland. Hugs to Brooke and Spunky!

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  8. Glad it went ok. Beers are on us when we catch up

    The Bulldog Crew

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  9. Yea! This post makes me so happy!!! Can't wait to see u walking!!!!

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  10. Ouch! Looks and sounds painful. Glad you alright though. Take care!

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  11. Tony and Brooke, Congratulations on your removal of the bear trap! Can't wait to see the video. Defintely a popcorn moment.Need some new bed linens? I figure by now you two are sleeping in shreds. Love,MA

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  12. Good news. Great to see things progressing after the set-back. Good luck with the physio.

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