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Medical update

Posted by David Hardy · 4 November 2010 02:04 PM

It's gotten to where I can walk, but still have to go barefoot on the left since I can't get it into a shoe or even a sandal due to tissue damage and swelling. But a lot better than it was before. Here's what it looked like in the ER. I can time this to between 10 PM and 1:30 AM, or 4-5 hours after the bite, while it was still worsening.

The ink lines were the med's record of how far the black and blue was extending. The line for 2200 hours is drawn. The next one, not yet drawn, was 0030 and at the ankle. Later lines extended to the knee in front and up the hip behind, and the black and blue and the swelling got much darker.

· Personal

7 Comments | Leave a comment

Sebastian | November 4, 2010 2:36 PM | Reply

Good to hear it's getting better.

Scott McCray | November 4, 2010 2:40 PM | Reply

Hang in there, David - glad it's somewhat better.

James N. Gibson | November 4, 2010 7:06 PM | Reply

I won't even look. This is why I can't consider a change of career to medicine.

Dave D. | November 4, 2010 8:24 PM | Reply

...Jesus, Mary and Joseph ! With toes that long you could teach yourself to type with them. The bastard viper got you low...good, but of course, not really good at all. When the pain subsides and yet you still remember, I'd be much appreciative if you could give us a rundown on how you were bit. I kill 6-7 a year here and they scare the pee-wadding outa me every summer. Any hints of what to avoid would be good. Strength to your good leg !!!

Chris (Mainsail) | November 5, 2010 1:41 PM | Reply

Dave, move to Washington!

Firehand | November 5, 2010 4:24 PM | Reply

Considering what damage they can do, have to think that the low fatality rate on rattler bites in this country is largely due to good medical care.

Can you imagine what it was like before ambulances and antibiotics and so forth?

CDR D | November 5, 2010 5:07 PM | Reply

You sure seem to have more than your fair share of medical issues.

I hope you are back to normal very soon.

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