First proper nick

[Ash]

And what happens when machining swarf (the cuts that come off in strands) get caught around your hand. Couldn't have stitched it anyway so I taped it tight and took quite a bit of scotch!

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I had my femoral artery replaced with veins from my arms. They did it from my groin to my ankle, had 200 stitches and clips all told. Would post pictures but a bit gruesome

 

[Gordy]

Oh go on @Ash! May I enquire as to what happened?

 

[Ash]

Oh go on @Ash! May I enquire as to what happened?

No blood flow through artery ,nearly lost leg. Graft failed twice so now got plastic pipes.

 

[Gordy]

Well that's a beezer @Ash. How long did it take to heal and do you have any problems with it? Appreciate you sharing this.

 

[Ash]

Well that's a beezer @Ash. How long did it take to heal and do you have any problems with it? Appreciate you sharing this.

I can PM if you like, don't want to derail thread too much