Went to docs to treat a wart on my finger, then this happened….

[Uncle_Milty]

Good luck today and keep up the positive attitude. It really is refreshing to see people upbeat about seemingly everything!

[splitfinger]

Thanks for the prayers, y’all.

Update: I go to the hand specialist Wednesday. I was hopeful that they could save my finger tip, but now I don’t think that’s a possibility. I’m pretty certain I’ll lose the majority of my figure tip.

The skin fell off exposing the dead tissue. Within a couple hours, it was hard as a rock.

Here’s what it looks like now:


A few days ago when it starting shedding:




Here’s part of the finger tip that’s completely dead:




No matter what happens, I still give God the glory. There’s plenty folks far off worse than I am.

Hoping I can be able to hunt this year.


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I just read this pit and you have a great attitude. My Son had an accident last year in May with a table saw and lost most of his middle finger index finger and the tip of his thumb. I certainly empathize with your situation and send prayers for your recovery.


Doug

[Dusty Britches]

I know I should be mad at the dermatologist that did this, but really, I’m not. Never was. From talking to him at my last follow-up, he seemed to feel pretty awful about it. It was just an unfortunate situation that found me. Honestly, I’d rather it happened to me than anyone of y’all.

The hand surgeon that’s doing the amputation is doing a clinical write-up of this case that I agreed to. He researched this and found this case to strangely unique.

Hopefully, other doctors can read up on this and educate themselves so this mistake don’t happen again.

I’m in good spirits. The going away/early retirement party was pretty awesome! My team at work is composed of about 90% Marines. The rest are other vets, so you can kinda imagine how it went down. [emoji16]

I know something good will come out of this, I just can’t put my ‘finger’ on it. [emoji57]

But I’ll get a “grip” on it, so y’all don’t worry.

(Man, that was terrible.)


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Perfect response! You da' man! You are right, junk happens. Too many lawsuits and too little forgiveness.

[JustinJ]

Dang Leon, just seeing this. Hope all goes well buddy!

[bowhunterhelm]

Prayers up for a successful surgery and quick recovery. Your attitude is in the right place already. Good luck!

[Smart]

Good luck Leon! Hope all goes well!

[Todd P]

This is so incredible to read Leon, but your attitude is nothing short of remarkable in todays world. Thank you for showing the way

Good luck brother, you got this.

Todd

[quarterback]

Good luck today Leon. And yes, definitely make a necklace with it. Some bear claws on it would be extra sweet too.

[unclefish]

Good luck sir! Hope all goes well!

[TX Outlaw]

Good luck

[Texas Grown]

I know I should be mad at the dermatologist that did this, but really, I’m not. Never was. From talking to him at my last follow-up, he seemed to feel pretty awful about it. It was just an unfortunate situation that found me. Honestly, I’d rather it happened to me than anyone of y’all.

The hand surgeon that’s doing the amputation is doing a clinical write-up of this case that I agreed to. He researched this and found this case to strangely unique.

Hopefully, other doctors can read up on this and educate themselves so this mistake don’t happen again.

I’m in good spirits. The going away/early retirement party was pretty awesome! My team at work is composed of about 90% Marines. The rest are other vets, so you can kinda imagine how it went down. [emoji16]

I know something good will come out of this, I just can’t put my ‘finger’ on it. [emoji57]

But I’ll get a “grip” on it, so y’all don’t worry.

(Man, that was terrible.)


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Great response Leon!

Just keep a focus on the Man Upstairs. And He will "point" you in the right direction.

The fish are biting, and there's hogs to be kill-t. Gotta go!

[Lone_Wolf]

All I can say is, "man, you got the best attitude about this whole ordeal, than anyone I've ever seen compared to anyone who done been wronged". Bless you sir. I've seen some folks get so twisted over such little nonsense stuff, and you've just taken this in stride. If more people had your attitude and temperament, the world would definitely be a better place.

[Blood Trail]

Went to docs to treat a wart on my finger, then this happened….

Done! All went well. Got my finger tip in my pocket. Doc was hella cool. Was able to film the whole thing, too!





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[Shane]

Dang, Leon! I'm sorry this happened to you. God bless you for your attitude about it though.

[TildenHunter]

Done! All went well. Got my finger tip in my pocket. Doc was hella cool. Was able to film the whole thing, too!





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Your attitude is awesome. Hope it an easy recovery. Sorry you had to deal with this whole ordeal!