Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Mark's Surgery

I thought I would write a quick entry because Mark had a really exciting morning and I want to tell everyone about it. He got to see two total hip replacement surgeries today; Somehow he and another student arranged so that they could actually watch a surgery. Mark said that it was so cool. The surgeon made only a three inch incision and was still able to replace the whole hip. I just think it is amazing. He also said that the surgeon accidentally cut open a blood vessel and blood started spewing everywhere. He said it was really gross. He also mentioned that the smell was horrible, burnt flesh!! The surgeon was so nice to Mark, he took him to the surgeons lounge and feed Mark. He is also going to let Mark watch a knee replacement also. Mark thinks it is awesome. I don't know how well I could stomach it. :)

8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I couldn't stomach it either, plus how could you eat lunch after?? Thank goodness there are people like Mark that LIKE it!

Anonymous said...

Wow! It sounds like he is getting a lot of really good experiences!

Diane said...

Hi Tiff! Sounds like he IS having fun.....

Diane said...

Oh, we think grandpa needs a new hip. Can Mark do it for him?

Unknown said...

I don't think you would want Mark to do it, but he could definitely give grandpa some physical therapy.

Anonymous said...

Not hip problems again mom?!

Anonymous said...

sounds pretty gross...I don't think I'd be able to handle it!:)

Anonymous said...

Wow! I get grossed out so easily. I would realy get grossed out!