I'm sure based on the title you can surmise what I did today. I got my stitches taken out! It was not fun but it wasn't THAT bad either. It felt more like a hard pinch every time the doctor went in to remove each one. I didn't dare look at Clubby while he was doing this. I'm not even sure how many stitches they put in me. Basically today's verdict is that Clubby is doing fine and in 2 weeks we're gonna try and get me walking in normal shoes. Until then it's crutches for me.
It's weird to see my foot mainly because it's been bandaged up and when it gets undone at the doctor's office it's like foreign land when I see it. I should also add Clubby is still a little swollen. That's apparently normal so I don't worry much in regards to that.
Tonight will also be the first night I get to take a real shower. Yes, I know what you're thinking. Man, you must smell! I probably do but I have been bathing in other forms to keep me fresh and girly. That was probably more info than any of you ever wanted to know but let's look at it in another light. It's rather funny I haven't taken a real shower in a while. I'm like a living science experiment. I got the equivalent of a shower cap for my foot while at the doctor's office today. Hooray!
I took some photos of Clubby with the stitches still in if you want to see what she looks like. I've made pixelated thumbnails for the squeamish. Click on the photos for the larger versions.
Lynn - I know you'll click on the photos. I'd bet money on it. Maybe you can tell me how many stitches they stuck in me.
K - I don't know if you'd click to see them or not but certainly don't show your coworker. This would only further convince her not to get the surgery done.
Lizzie - I'm not sure if you'd click either but for the purposes of education you just might.
