My sternum wound is long and jagged. It looks remarkably like a map of Chile, covered in blood. Hence I have dubbed it Pinochet.
This morning, my medical team gathered around Pinochet as we took down the vacuum dressing and he revealed himself in his gory glory. There were present two cardiac surgeons, a cardiologist and four nurses. Pinochet snarled at them in a guttural Hispanic accent, and told them to vamoose. They ignored him and pressed on with their examination.
In short, the wound continues to heal well. The team will review it in a few days' time. In lawyerworld it's a bit like adjourning the trial for the parties to engage in settlement discussions. For now, the reconstructive surgery is on hold to allow the wound to continue to heal.
Pinochet is inherently evil, just like his namesake. The regime is shaky, but still clinging to power. I remain ready for the pecs surgery, if it must happen, but am looking forward to some time at home at Easter. Precious time I thought I wouldn't get. Thank you, St Charbel. I judged you too harshly. Thank you, Greg Inglis. Buy of the Century.
This Friday is Good Friday. In the morning, my medicos will review Pinochet. In the afternoon, Souths play the Bulldogs. Let's hope it is indeed a good Friday.
Until next time,
Paul, do we need to direct Jim not to tell any bad jokes while he is in Australia? Hate to think of the damage that the groaning could do to your sternum. That said, as always, fingers crossed and I will cheer for the rabbit team in the league comp... Ugh.
ReplyDeleteHate to tell you this, but Jim has almost two years of jokes to tell you...... is this the reason you might not make to Queensland Bill? And Paul, if there is a Do Not Disturb sign on your door when Jim arrives at the hospital, we will know why!
ReplyDeleteMay Pinochet be vanquished, both quickly and uneventfully!
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