Just wanted to start with what the moral of my post is, in case anyone misses it.
Today I went to a funeral home I don't work for as a favor for the owner, who considers me a friend. Being that I worked with him for nearly a decade, I didn't refuse. Besides, he said the case would interest me. Of course, the first thing I think of is babies... I really enjoy working on babies. But holy shit. It was even more interesting.
A thirty something male with several mandibular and maxillary fractures was waiting for me. Basically everything from the middle of his eye sockets to his chin was caved in from massive facial trauma. To add to that, he was an organ and tissue donor and the tissue recover-er left a hell of a mess. Two long bones missing and a concave area where his organs should be. But before he left yesterday morning, his wife didn't say goodbye to him, and wants that chance. Who am I to deny her?
After a short trip to Lowe's to pick up a few necessities (like aluminum repair patches, screws, metal tie plates, etc.) I started playing orthopedic surgeon. I used a few methods I have never tried before, and was thrilled with the results. It took nearly seven hours, but he looks human. He looks like him.
So I leave you with these thoughts.
01. Wear a seat belt.
02. I am an awesome re-constructionist.
03. Be an organ and tissue donor.
04. Lowe's is the shit.
05. Wear a seat belt.
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