Update 2 (no graphic pictures...)

[Rudy Vey]

So today was the day when the pins got pulled. The hurt is bad, very bad, but does not last too long. The longest pin in the thumb was pulled first and it hurt. Then the second pin from the wrist was pulled - second longest pin - it hurt like f.. hell. Last but not least, the shorty from the wrist was last: it was absolutely the worst of the three, pain I never have had before....was close to puking. But, after a couple of minutes the pain had subsided. Doctor said he had people pass out, faint, puke all over and women said giving birth was less painful ( I have no opinion for this last statement). But they are all out now and I have to go to PT for 2-3 months, three times a week. Had my fist just now.
The tool for the pulling is quite simple.....see it here or at Home Depot.

 

[FarmerTan]

So today was the day when the pins got pulled. The hurt is bad, very bad, but does not last too long. The longest pin in the thumb was pulled first and it hurt. Then the second pin from the wrist was pulled - second longest pin - it hurt like f.. hell. Last but not least, the shorty from the wrist was last: it was absolutely the worst of the three, pain I never have had before....was close to puking. But, after a couple of minutes the pain had subsided. Doctor said he had people pass out, faint, puke all over and women said giving birth was less painful ( I have no opinion for this last statement). But they are all out now and I have to go to PT for 2-3 months, three times a week. Had my fist just now.
The tool for the pulling is quite simple.....see it here or at Home Depot.
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Wow, sad you had to put up with that my friend!

In my surgical rotation in nursing school I was amazed at how similar, sometimes exactly, the "tools" looked.

Here's to a happy time of PT...... Or at least tolerable!

 

[Multum in parvo]

To a speedy recovery, Rudy - Gute Besserung!

 

[J-MN]

Glad the pins came out okay and you're on the mend.

I broke my hand a few years ago and had three pins. They used some type of very basic off-the-shelf pliers to pull mine, too.

 

[bjm]

Hopefully that's the worst of it
Be well and stay safe, Rudy

 

[never-stop-learning]

Prayers sent for your continued recovery.

 

[Jayson74]

Glad to hear you are doing ok.

 

[SharpieB]

What do they say? “Short term pain for long term gain”? Sounds like a total load of BS when you are having pins pulled out of your body, but I’m sure you will be glad you had the surgery after you are all healed up.

 

[FarmerTan]

What do they say? “Short term pain for long term gain”? Sounds like a total load of BS when you are having pins pulled out of your body, but I’m sure you will be glad you had the surgery after you are all healed up.

Yes, I cannot imagine that pain, honestly. As a rehab nurse I treated a lot of people with pins and rods, and cleanliness is truly next to godliness. The fact that a piece of metal is coming out THROUGH THE SKIN should give us all pause. It's the perfect breeding ground for bacteria to enter the body.

And @Rudy Vey : good on you for obviously doing your part at home in the cleanliness department. If you are as diligent as I think you will be in Physical Therapy, you should be back at in the shop in no time. Keep up the amazing work my friend!

 

[Kix]

Your condition will only get better from here, so keep up the good work!

 

[Guido75]

Hoping for an even quicker recovery Rudy!

Guido

 

[flask28]

Thanks for the update Rudy! Our thoughts are with you over this holiday and hoping for your full recovery!

 

[ChriWilson]

Wow, sad you had to put up with that my friend!

In my surgical rotation in nursing school I was amazed at how similar, sometimes exactly, the "tools" looked.

Here's to a happy time of PT...... Or at least tolerable!

All Stainless build and an Autoclave unless it’s single-use

 

[flask28]

Hey Rudy, I saw one of your amazing brushes posted today and thought of you. I hope you and your family had a great new year and the recovery is progressing.

Hang in there man!

 

[JCarr]

Sorry to hear the process was rough. Hope your PT goes smoothly.