So exactly two years and four days ago I broke my ankle. Two years and three days ago I had two pins put in said ankle to expidite the healing process. My jerk of a surgeon said he wanted me to keep them in for a lifetime. I got a second opinion, and he said I should have them removed because they’re longer than they need to be, limit my flexibility, and hurt. All the time. Last year, I had an appointment to have them removed. Last September, I lost my health insurance with my job and my ability to finish the surgery. This summer, I worked an awful job long enough to get health insurance and quit in a way that let me get COBRA. And in eleven hours, those foreign objects are coming out for good! Finally!
5 Nov
Posted by Abby on November 5, 2009 at 9:06 am
At least you did not have to join the armed services to get that health insurance like one man I read about. Good luck with the surgery – it’s been a long time coming!
Posted by bing on November 5, 2009 at 9:40 am
Good luck with the pin removal process! Yay for getting the uncomfortable metal out of there!
Posted by Knot on November 5, 2009 at 9:45 am
Oh … too bad. You won’t get to keep your pimp walk. Just kidding, I know how that goes, sort of. I’m glad you will not need a note in the airport anymore. I hope it’s a low pain procedure.
They’re not big enough to set off alarms, which is yet another reason I want them removed.
Posted by Vanessa on November 5, 2009 at 9:46 am
I wish you the best of luck getting those removed and huzzah for COBRA!
Posted by Little Fish on November 5, 2009 at 9:50 am
Mazel Tov!
Posted by The Modern Gal on November 5, 2009 at 10:09 am
Congratulations!
Posted by Kristabella on November 5, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Yay! I know how long you’ve been waiting to get those out!
Posted by Jennifer M. on November 5, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Congrats and good luck!
Posted by JD at I Do Things on November 5, 2009 at 12:43 pm
Yay!
I have two screws in my toe from bunion surgery last February. My foot still hurts. I wonder . . .
I, too, was told they’d stay in forever, but the thought of them there bothers me.
Posted by nancypearlwannabe on November 5, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Yay for you! I hope the surgery goes well.
Posted by Man Of Action on November 5, 2009 at 4:45 pm
I can’t believe it was only two years–it seems like forever ago. Congratulations on working the system.
Posted by cadiz12 on November 5, 2009 at 10:13 pm
as someone who originally took a job solely for healthcare benefits, i feel your pain. hopefully getting the hardware out will be less traumatic! all the best; i hope your ankle is good as new.
Posted by Kate on November 6, 2009 at 11:04 am
I know your health care pain. and I’m glad you’re getting the pins out, it’s been a long road, huh?
Posted by stefanie on November 9, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I can’t believe that was two years ago already. I mean, I’m sure it feels like a lifetime to you, but man, time FLIES. So glad you got those suckers out!