Goodbye Splint, Hello Cast!

I went back to the hospital yesterday to have my sutures removed. On my way to the hospital, the traffic wasn't particularly bad; however, it felt it was taking longer than usual. Perhaps it was simply my urge to get out of that heavy splint that was messing with my head.

When I got there, I had to circle around the hospital a few times before I could find a spot to park. (Yes, I was being a bit cheap about paying $7 to park in the structure.) But then I was thinking that since I have my temporary handicap placard I might as well take advantage of it. Finally, I found a metered spot along a green curb - 30 mins parking. When I saw someone leaving, I thought to myself: "Yoohoo, free parking and I can park here as long as I wish!"

I only had to wait for like a minute before being called. This time they did not instruct me to go to one of those exam rooms; instead, I was in Tony's office/room so that he could remove my sutures and put a cast on my leg. He ran out of green - my favorite color - so I asked my doctor for an opinion. Dr. Charlton said I should choose black (and use silver mark for people to sign). So I chose black. At first, I was very skeptical about his suggestion/my choice. But guess what...it turned out to be rather fashionable. It goes well with whatever I wear and the silver signatures do stand out quite a bit. Who says you can't have style while being physically challenged?! =)

All in all, this post-op visit went well. My tendon is still healing, regardless of that little falling accident. My leg will be in this 'black' cast for two weeks. August 2nd will be when I return to the hospital next.