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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

A Quilt – and Removing Staples

It’s always exciting to find a quilt displayed – sometimes when you least expect it.  This was the case when we attended an appointment for Robin, it was an Anzac wall hanging.  For those who don't know, Anzac stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, and we have a public holiday on April 25th to remember the fallen soldiers from both countries.  Upon enquiry, I found out that this wall hanging was stitched by the wife of one of the orthopedic surgeons who consult here.  One of my aims is to make an Anzac quilt one day soon.

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Anzac wall hanging in the medical rooms

Our appointment at Aorangi Orthopedic Centre was for Robin to have his staples removed from his knee.  In fact, he wasn't the only casualty who walked into the treatment room, my hand was dripping blood, of all things!  Helping Robin out of the car, I reached into the back seat to pick up his crutches, and must have caught my hand on a rough piece of the handle and ripped a gash in my hand.  The nurse kindly attended to it for me, washed it out, found me some plasters, and patched me up.  I was certainly very grateful for her help.

It turned out that Robin had 30 staples in his leg.  In fact, until the coverings came off, we weren't sure if there were stitches or staples underneath.  Everything has healed well, no redness or, heaven forbid, infection, so that’s good to know.

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The nurse set to with a handy little gadget and snip,snip, each staple was soon removed.  She didn't mind me taking photos, and I assured her she would remain incognito.

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They were removed very easily

The surgeon then breezed in, confirmed that he was very pleased with how things were going, and we will be back to see him in six weeks time.  With a six week exercise programme set up at the local medical centre, hopefully Robin’s mobility will be much improved the next time we return for the follow up appointment. 

14 comments:

Melisa- pinkernpunkinquilting said...

So glad all went well with the removal of the staples in Robin's knee ( except the banging of your hand). It sounds like he is on a speedy road to recovery. The Anzac quilt is a beauty. It is nice to see quilts in unexpected places.

ButterZ said...

Wow. The wound is looking great and he should heal very well.

Julierose said...

Good news on the staple removal and that robin is healing well;)))
We are a bit "under the weather" after our flu and covid shots yesterday--but not too bad...
hugs, Julierose

Tired Teacher 2 said...

The Anzac quilt is gorgeous! I love the poppies in the quilting stitches, too. Glad to hear Robin is recovering well. Take care of that gash on your arm.

Nancy J said...

very precise and neat surgery, easier than stitches to come out I guess. Beautiful wall hanging.

Ivani said...

WOW 30 staples!!! Glad they were all removed and that the recovery is great. And that the nurse took care of your hand. The Anzac quilt is beautiful.

Maria said...

A lovely "ANZAC" wall hanging...
Robin's knee surgery is healing well.

loulee said...

Good to know that he is mending well.
Lovely quilt, like you one of these days I'll make an ANZAC quilt.

Janice said...

It’s great that Robin’s knee is healing well. I hope your hand heals quickly too. That is a lovely ANZAC quilt

Jackie said...

So glad that Robin healed so well. Wow, all those staples!!!

Love that quilt.

God bless.

Jocelyn is Canadian Needle Nana said...

Robin's wound has healed perfectly. Excellent.
That Anzac quilt is lovely, pretty poppy motif quilting. I lost my grandfather in the second world war and always think I should stitch something to commemorate that.

Karen S said...

Great to see everything going well. Hope your hand is okay now.

Cathy said...

So nice to hear that Robyn’s knee is healing well. The exercises should help him greatly. Sorry to hear about your hand. It seems we’re both victims of minor hand accidents recently. Take care!

Anonymous said...

He will be up and dancing around soon! I hope your hand heals quickly! Gail at the cozy quilter