Fixing the Hole in My Leg

I felt such an idiot for tripping and falling into the door handle of the car on September 7th that I didn't post anything here about the accident.

It is a nasty wound, about 2 inches by 1 inch and shaped like a crescent moon. It is also deep because I rubbed my trouser leg when it happened and all the skin and flesh came off on the inside of my pants. I thought it would heal, albeit slowly, and the emergency folks at Toronto General said there was no skin left to stitch so here's a tetanus shot, dress it daily and be prepared for a long healing process.

That was 4 weeks ago and it isn't much better. Not only that, an infection has spread up my leg through the lymph system causing sore, red blotches and making it difficult and painful to walk. So after a quick visit to my family doctor yesterday it was back to for a second time to TGH emergency last night where they told me it was cellulitis and ordered up an intravenous antibiotic. (My average wait time at TGH emerg is now 5.25 hours)

The transplant team also swung into action today and are considering a coordinated intervention that might include broader coverage on the antibiotic front, wound cleansing - can't wait for that! - and plastic surgery. My guess is I won't be chosen for a transplant even if something comes available until this infection and wound are cleared up.

So moral of the story for me is call for help early and don't assume things will get better on their own.