Lessons from the OR

Yesterday I carried a leg from the OR to the Lab. I have lost track of how many legs I have carried now, close to 10 is my bet. This one was a bit different from the rest because it was an Above the Knee Amputation. They tend to be longer and a bit heavier. It's always strange standing in the elevator, holding someone's leg. It's even weirder if someone else is in the elevator.

So, what'dya got there? Oh, it's just a leg. Don't worry about it. Welp, this is my floor, see ya' later.

Elevator conversations are weird anyways.

Sometime people are really excited to get their leg amputated. I met one lady who was pretty pumped actually. I guess her leg had just been causing her so much pain that she figured she be better off without it.

Don't you dare chop my leg off. I could deal with the new changes and would work through it but man, I really like having both legs. Riding my mountain bike, running, walking through the city for miles, etc. Much of my freedom is derived from the ability to move easily and freely, thanks to my legs.

Today's "Lesson from the OR," don't get Type II diabetes. Take care of your body and watch what you eat. Exercise regularly. Keep both legs. Thank God for the small things you take for granted: legs, freedom, mobility, health, etc.