A Vasovagal episode

Today, in the midst of having my stitches removed, I required a respite. It is at that moment that I had, what Dr. Barth's assistant referred to as a Vasovagal reaction.

Luckily I did not faint. I have never fainted, however I'm positive I was as close as I have ever been today.

I can't even begin to describe the agony induced by the assistant as she attempted to remove the six or seven stitches from the area of my finger where bone from my wrist had been inserted. But it was the worst pain I can remember experiencing to date.

Interestingly enough, the two stitches in my wrist were removed with very little pain.

Thank you Mr. Alfred Einhorn for Novacaine!