Ouch (possible NSFW pictures of my rear to follow)
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Cheers, all.
I don’t know how they managed it, but the dressing they’d stuck on felt like it was giving me the world’s slowest leg wax and was actually more painful than the wound itself. All I’m now left with is a single, straightish, 50cm or so wound, currently held together with about sixty clips or so. These are due to come out in a couple of weeks. There was no sign of infection inside, but everything got a good hosing down and scrub out, just to be on the safe side. I’ve had a dressing change and the difference is heavenly!
It’s actually quite disappointing if I’m honest. Although a right faff, at least the frame looked reasonably dramatic! What a bloody let down...
The hospital WiFi is awful for any sort of streaming/uploads, so you’ll have to wait until later on today, when I’m back home, for the photo. It is completely plumless, you’ll be delighted to know!
Oh, didn’t I mention they were happy to boot me out today? Yep, I’m just waiting for meds/transport and then I’m off. I’ve learnt that these seemingly simple tasks can somehow take all day, so I’m not holding my breath. It’ll happen when it happens. Headphones in and watching some previously downloaded BBC/Amazon stuff. This ain’t my first rodeo...
I don’t know how they managed it, but the dressing they’d stuck on felt like it was giving me the world’s slowest leg wax and was actually more painful than the wound itself. All I’m now left with is a single, straightish, 50cm or so wound, currently held together with about sixty clips or so. These are due to come out in a couple of weeks. There was no sign of infection inside, but everything got a good hosing down and scrub out, just to be on the safe side. I’ve had a dressing change and the difference is heavenly!
It’s actually quite disappointing if I’m honest. Although a right faff, at least the frame looked reasonably dramatic! What a bloody let down...
The hospital WiFi is awful for any sort of streaming/uploads, so you’ll have to wait until later on today, when I’m back home, for the photo. It is completely plumless, you’ll be delighted to know!
Oh, didn’t I mention they were happy to boot me out today? Yep, I’m just waiting for meds/transport and then I’m off. I’ve learnt that these seemingly simple tasks can somehow take all day, so I’m not holding my breath. It’ll happen when it happens. Headphones in and watching some previously downloaded BBC/Amazon stuff. This ain’t my first rodeo...
I am safely installed back home, not much more than 24 hours after I came out of surgery at half three yesterday. I managed to persuade the consultant to get me a screw. It’s not one of the actual ones from my leg unfortunately, but she “acquired” it. I’ve tried to show how long it is compared to my thigh, foot and a 10cm paper scale, but it’s actually pretty tricky to photograph it, semi one handed, with a phone.
For those of you who like to do all that “fettling” stuff and know about these things, I’ve even included the sizes/thread pitch etc. Enjoy.
And finally, as promised, a picture of my (now much tidier) gash.
I’m shattered. I’m going to have a sleep.
For those of you who like to do all that “fettling” stuff and know about these things, I’ve even included the sizes/thread pitch etc. Enjoy.
And finally, as promised, a picture of my (now much tidier) gash.
I’m shattered. I’m going to have a sleep.
Dibble said:
I am safely installed back home, not much more than 24 hours after I came out of surgery at half three yesterday. I managed to persuade the consultant to get me a screw. It’s not one of the actual ones from my leg unfortunately, but she “acquired” it. I’ve tried to show how long it is compared to my thigh, foot and a 10cm paper scale, but it’s actually pretty tricky to photograph it, semi one handed, with a phone.
For those of you who like to do all that “fettling” stuff and know about these things, I’ve even included the sizes/thread pitch etc. Enjoy.
And finally, as promised, a picture of my (now much tidier) gash.
I’m shattered. I’m going to have a sleep.
A hairy gash.For those of you who like to do all that “fettling” stuff and know about these things, I’ve even included the sizes/thread pitch etc. Enjoy.
And finally, as promised, a picture of my (now much tidier) gash.
I’m shattered. I’m going to have a sleep.
Sweet.
Somehow only just caught this thread today, that's a bit of insomnia for you.
Quite inspirational how you've generally managed to keep upbeat despite the setbacks and sheer amount of time.
I had quite a bad knee injury in 2016 that still isn't fixed, although I'm only on surgery number 4 I can relate to seemingly endless physio sessions where knee bend angle is more important than screams into the physio bed.
Looks like you've turned a corner though, which is the main thing.
Quite inspirational how you've generally managed to keep upbeat despite the setbacks and sheer amount of time.
I had quite a bad knee injury in 2016 that still isn't fixed, although I'm only on surgery number 4 I can relate to seemingly endless physio sessions where knee bend angle is more important than screams into the physio bed.
Looks like you've turned a corner though, which is the main thing.
Excellent news Dibble - my fingers are crossed that the next couple of months go well.
That's not the sort of NHS service I've encountered!!!! 
Dibble said:
I am safely installed back home, not much more than 24 hours after I came out of surgery at half three yesterday. I managed to persuade the consultant to get me a screw.
That's not the sort of NHS service I've encountered!!!! RemyMartin81D said:
Great to see you are making forward progress the scaffold as you put it looked insanely awkward.
Good news.
Cheers pal, I really appreciate your words (although I’m still slightly miffed you turned out to be a bit of an “Elevenerifer”, injury wise... Good news.
)I had the best night’s sleep I’ve had since The scaffolding went on last night. Being back in my own bed and not having to try and find a comfortable position was bloody heavenly. The “down side” is that being back on one leg, albeit only temporary, is bloody knackering. I hadn’t realised just how much I was able to use my right leg until I wasn’t allowed to! But it’s only temporary (and I don’t say that to piss on your chips - I bet you notice the difference when you just use crutches/one leg rather than using your prosthesis).
The other real biggie is being able to sit in chairs with arms on. As I’m such a fat knacker anyway, it was pretty much impossible for me and the scaffold to fit in any sort of “normal” size chair with arms. Plane seats would’ve been a definite no-no! But even just going to a café, where they have those aluminium patio chairs with arms on had me either perching on the edge (uncomfortable), trying to pivot around the arm with my scaffolding (uncomfortable) or ending up on a stool/box/something else awkward and without a back rest (uncomfortable). It’s stuff like this, which seems so inconsequential, but it really can end up being disproportionally annoying. The “little” things end up being huge issues.
Biker's Nemesis said:
A hairy gash.
Sweet.
Before I got the dressing changed yesterday, those hairs getting pulled in a million different directions was actually more painful than the wound itself! And not having that “pull” on the pin holes is bloody heavenly. It’s a bit sore this morning, but I’ve thrown some painkillers down my neck and it’s already eased off.Sweet.
But I knew you’d appreciate a hairy gash. It’s probably infinitely more appealing without my squashed knackers in the same picture. Although I suspect there are corners of the internet where people would be more that happy to see them. I don’t judge.
Dibble said:
But I knew you’d appreciate a hairy gash. It’s probably infinitely more appealing without my squashed knackers in the same picture. Although I suspect there are corners of the internet where people would be more that happy to see them. I don’t judge.
Half of us are only here for the hairy gash, sod your 'personal journey to recovery nonsense'!Bet getting that metal off has made sleeping a bit easier now! Keep up the good work Dibbs!
Glad to hear you're doing better; I'd quite forgotten that you were still having things done to you in the name of medicine - only remembered when I saw your breakfast.
Also, I'd forgotten how much I liked this quote:
Also, I'd forgotten how much I liked this quote:
Dibble said:
One of us is off our tits on morphine. Also, not wearing clothes.
Balls. Balls, balls, balls. For eff’s sake.
It was all going swimmingly. Until physio, last Tuesday, when the physiotherapist noticed what she initially thought was one of the soluble stitches, possibly causing a bit of irritation. “Just keep an eye on that, ring us if it seems to get any worse, it shouldn’t do”.
Yes, of course, I had to have an “emergency” appointment with my consultant in her clinic yesterday. It wasn’t a soluble stitch causing a bit of subcutaneous irritation, it’s YET ANOTHER f
kING INFECTION IN MY bdING LEG. I’m now on Clindamycin antibiotics for at least two weeks, which are basically “napalm in a tablet”. Normal dose is apparently 150-300mg three times a day, I’m on 450mg, four times a day. Make of that what you will.
I’m back in to see the consultant next Friday, when I’ll also be getting my first X-ray since all the scaffolding came out on 10 September. I really, REALLY hope I don’t need another surgical wash out I really, REALLY, REALLY hope I’ve not got an infection in my femur, because that will definitely not be in the column headed “Good news”. Guess what one of the main uses for Clindanycin is? Osteotmyletis, or, in layman’s terms... “bone infection”.
Dibble is NOT a happy bunny right now. I’m trying to remain positive, there’s not too much gunge coming out of my leg and there isn’t as much redness, swelling or pain as I’ve had with previous infections.
fking fkety fking fk. fk.
bks.
It was all going swimmingly. Until physio, last Tuesday, when the physiotherapist noticed what she initially thought was one of the soluble stitches, possibly causing a bit of irritation. “Just keep an eye on that, ring us if it seems to get any worse, it shouldn’t do”.
Yes, of course, I had to have an “emergency” appointment with my consultant in her clinic yesterday. It wasn’t a soluble stitch causing a bit of subcutaneous irritation, it’s YET ANOTHER f
kING INFECTION IN MY bdING LEG. I’m now on Clindamycin antibiotics for at least two weeks, which are basically “napalm in a tablet”. Normal dose is apparently 150-300mg three times a day, I’m on 450mg, four times a day. Make of that what you will.I’m back in to see the consultant next Friday, when I’ll also be getting my first X-ray since all the scaffolding came out on 10 September. I really, REALLY hope I don’t need another surgical wash out I really, REALLY, REALLY hope I’ve not got an infection in my femur, because that will definitely not be in the column headed “Good news”. Guess what one of the main uses for Clindanycin is? Osteotmyletis, or, in layman’s terms... “bone infection”.
Dibble is NOT a happy bunny right now. I’m trying to remain positive, there’s not too much gunge coming out of my leg and there isn’t as much redness, swelling or pain as I’ve had with previous infections.
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king fkety fking fk. fk.b
ks. Thanks again everyone for your good wishes/messages/emails. You’ve no idea how much they really, really help. I’m still pretty cheesed off as I was hoping at physio next Wednesday I’d be upping the use of my leg from “toe touch” to at least “partial/one third” weight bearing, so I can really hit the exercises and get back to walking again.
I’ve no idea whether or not the antibiotics are working yet; my leg is still spewing out cottage cheese from a couple of places, albeit small amounts so far, but more worryingly, it seems to be throwing out a couple of the “soluble” stitches from deeper inside. It’s a bit strange to see the thread emerging out of my leg...
On the plus side, I’ve stayed off the booze all weekend. I know some people, me inc,used, don’t necessarily see that as a “plus”, but it’s probably healthier in the long run and will help keep my weight down.
I’ve got my form filled in for the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate. I can go any time, but I’ll get the most benefit when I’m back to full weight bearing, even if I haven’t got full use/function of my leg, as it means the physios/trainers can work it as hard as they like, without the risk of damaging it. The normal waiting time from sticking the form in to getting a slot is about 6-8 weeks, but this way, I can get “pre-approved” and can be there within about two weeks. We normally get 2 weeks every twelve months. The physio at the PTC has said she wants me there for at least six weeks (in two week blocks) over the first six months, with probably at least another two weeks in the following six months this, possibly four. I’m certainly going to be getting my money’s worth! Mind you, I’ve been paying in since 1996 and hadn’t ever used it until November 2017, which was “straight after” I’d been discharged from hospital.
I’ve no idea whether or not the antibiotics are working yet; my leg is still spewing out cottage cheese from a couple of places, albeit small amounts so far, but more worryingly, it seems to be throwing out a couple of the “soluble” stitches from deeper inside. It’s a bit strange to see the thread emerging out of my leg...
On the plus side, I’ve stayed off the booze all weekend. I know some people, me inc,used, don’t necessarily see that as a “plus”, but it’s probably healthier in the long run and will help keep my weight down.
I’ve got my form filled in for the Police Treatment Centre at Harrogate. I can go any time, but I’ll get the most benefit when I’m back to full weight bearing, even if I haven’t got full use/function of my leg, as it means the physios/trainers can work it as hard as they like, without the risk of damaging it. The normal waiting time from sticking the form in to getting a slot is about 6-8 weeks, but this way, I can get “pre-approved” and can be there within about two weeks. We normally get 2 weeks every twelve months. The physio at the PTC has said she wants me there for at least six weeks (in two week blocks) over the first six months, with probably at least another two weeks in the following six months this, possibly four. I’m certainly going to be getting my money’s worth! Mind you, I’ve been paying in since 1996 and hadn’t ever used it until November 2017, which was “straight after” I’d been discharged from hospital.
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