A word of warning

[Colin]

Had my patella and bottom of femur crushed by bucket cutting edge against a wall, ruptured popliteal vein and artery, they had to be repaired with vein from other leg so have a scar from groin to ankle. Had fasciotimies same as the OP but mine aren't as neat had to have grafts and such. Nerve damage as well. But then I was young and daft so bounced back. Don't rush in front of the tractor when shovelling grain everyone, I'm a walking talking cautionary tale.

 

[Colin]

And don't believe what they say you will/won't be able to do, THEY said I'd never drive a manual car, climb a ladder, play the guitar or achieve the career I wanted but I have managed to prove them wrong on three of those things[emoji23]

 

[Colin]

I have a few friends with much better scars than me, one lad ripped his arm off climbing and it took most of the skin off his back with it. Got it all sown back on and is going ok his scars make most look like a walk in the park.
Main reason for putting up this thread is to make folk aware of the condition and make me feel a bit better about it

A whole arm, Jesus!

 

[Old Tip]

The operation scars are healing nicely but the deferred pain lack of circulation and constant cramp are now getting me down. On the plus side I can now hobble about with my special support boot so can make it to the toilet from the sofa or bed without pissing myself.
My youngest son always the witty one of the family noted my leg looked like a half filled baguette, the salami had been added but it was waiting for the salad and mayonnaise

 

[Kiwi Pete]

Is looking pretty smart now, glad to hear it's going well on the recovery front
Don't rush out there.. it'll all still be the same when you're proper fixed, like

Mayonnaise!

 

[Philip Watkins]

View attachment 559216 View attachment 559218 The operation scars are healing nicely but the deferred pain lack of circulation and constant cramp are now getting me down. On the plus side I can now hobble about with my special support boot so can make it to the toilet from the sofa or bed without pissing myself.
My youngest son always the witty one of the family noted my leg looked like a half filled baguette, the salami had been added but it was waiting for the salad and mayonnaise

You'd be in trouble if the mayonnaise was on there.

 

[Old Tip]

Too true @Philip Watkins def don't want that to happen

 

[holywell farmer]

I've been kicked by cow once, in parlour I was lucky only minor pain compared to you

 

[Bopeep1981]

Oooooh, @Old Tip, that photo of your scar made me wince! I hope your wound continues to heal and the pain starts to subside soon.

 

[Old Tip]

Day out with the better half and the family today, bit of a homage to Phoenix Nights and Little Britain and was the butt of many a joke but it was great to get out for the first time in nearly a month

 

[Bill dog]

Hey there easy rider ! Like ur new ATV ! Can it pull a 5 x3 trailer up a hill ? Glad you got out n about to blow some cobwebs away !

 

[Old Tip]

Probably my last post on this thread as I feel I should shut up now but my friend made me this wonderful blackberry and apple scar pie

 

[GrannyAching]

No, I think we want to know when you are ready to go back out and kick cow.

 

[highland-man]

So very sorry to read this. I wish you a full recovery.

We all think "it will never happen to us" but sadly we are all at risk of being hurt at any time. Hopefully you are better soon.

 

[Old Tip]

Well folks the tale continues, had a bit of a turn this aft and had to go back into hospital for some checks. Anyway alls ok but the doctor who was dealing with me said I am very lucky to still have my leg. He said so many people leave it to late, it just highlights what a dangerous condition this is and the imperative to get things looked at.
Today I felt a right fraud taking up the hospitals time but they all said it was far better to get the all clear than to have a stroke or a heart attack just because I didn't want to bother them.

 

[Old Tip]

 

[Old Boar]

Glad you are OK. You NEVER waste time seeing a doctor - they would far rather see you as soon as symptoms start, rather than trying to cure something that has got a hold on you. Take care of yourself and hope you feel better soon.

 

[Old Tip]

Thanks @Old Boar

 

[Henarar]

glad to hear you are getting on ok

 

[reverand]

You look like an extra in holby city. Get well soon