Expectation: I will go to Urgent Care, they will quickly remove my stitches in a painless manner, and I will live happily ever after.
Reality: OMG MY FINGER HURTS!! Yes, it hurts way more than it did the entire time, from the moment it got cut until right now. She (same doctor) had a heck of a time getting the stitches out, and one was stubborn. I saw blood on the finger — my own, since I didn’t bite her or anything. And so I have a bandaid on my thumb and it hurts!!! On the plus side, it does remove any doubt about nerve damage. Yes, those nerves are apparently alive and well!
