Re: Finger amputation and reattachment

lain wrote:
> I'm not sure if this would be the right group for this question, but
> here it goes...
>
> I'm planning the amputation and reattachment of my right pinky finger,
> and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to make it look
> like an accident. Are there any locations or angles that are most
> common in knife accidents? Also, what is the best way of storing the
> amputated finger for the best chances of reattachment?

Well if you are intent on it let me explain what I went through. I cut 
through all but a flap of my index finger on my right hand with a trim saw.

The initial strike was not all that painful but the blood flow was very 
significant. Shock started setting in rather quickly and I was fortunate 
it happened at work or I would have had a great deal of trouble getting 
to the hospital. At the hospital I went to surgery where they 
immediately tacked the major arteries together and largest veins in 
place. And stiched the piece back on then booked an appointment with a 
finger surgen for the next day.

I went in and went through 6 hrs of micro surgery to reattach it. Once 
that was done and the pain killers wore off the pain was indescribable 
and was just the start of it. 6 months of physical therapy followed that 
some of which was the most painful experiances I can describe. You see 
when they reattach all the tendons are short so they have to 
systematically re streach them. This hurts none too little.

This was 2 yrs ago. I still have no sensation in that finger. I have 
limited motion but have done very well considering 80% is considered 
great. But believe me you miss that last 20%. I have daily pain that I 
have for the most part learned to ignore. <The nerves still misfire and 
hurt like hell>.

Oh and about the bill. The cost to my employer was just under $60,000.00 
so I would check with your insurance to see what they will cover. Even 
with 80% coverage your out of pocket will likely run about $12,000.

Also please don't use public health for this I don't want to pay for 
your volentary mod. It is your choice but also is mine wether my tax $ 
should fund it.
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