As I already told you---(please try to remember some of these things so I don't constantly have to repeat!!)---I have more surgery coming up. This one will be to remove Gortex mesh from my abdomen and cover the open area with cadaver skin (Thanks, whoever you are).
This will add to my internal collection (it is NOT true that out of sight is out of mind---I think of them more than some (LSW) think is healthy). After this Gortex operation then knee re-do (number 34), I will be the proud owner of metal and plastic left knee relacement, cadaver bone 4 vertebrae implant, cadaver skin, wire sutures and a loose screw or two (OK!! OK!! enough with the snide remarks!! At least I still have all my original marbles.
The reason for the Gortex in the first place was to cover a large open area after two prior bowel operations. It worked OK until the outer layers spread and there seemsto be a bit of infection. Now, we all know that orthopedic surgeons are infection fanatics --has something to do with practically untreatable infection inside the bones. They are on a par with the Docs trained as Infection Control Specialists. Anyhoo, to have the knees done, I have to get the ol' abdomen covered and guaranteed sterile.
A bit of advice to anyone who is reading this, and be SURE to tell all your friends--"Don't have surgery unless it is absolutely necessary, and if it is, check out your Docs VERY thoroughly as I did. It's bad enough having your prostate checked by someone you don't like or trust, and someone you feel "iffy" about should not be coming at you with a sharp knife, saws, and drills. 'nuff said.
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