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Maybe I should have gone to Farrier school...

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  1. BrianK

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    Some days are more interesting than others in my profession.

    Before and after pics (with patient's permission to photograph, a sweet old gentleman who only came in because "my shoes don't fit any more").

    "Be kind, especially with the infirm. Love them well ... Oh yes! Be kind. It is a great grace God is giving you. In serving the aged, it is He Himself whom you are serving."
    - St. Jean Jugan, founder of the Little Sisters of the Poor
     

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    Man, those are some disgusting pics there. I'll bet that fella is glad that you took care of the problem for him.
     
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    Yes he was very happy. I saw him two years ago for the same thing.

    Sorry for the gross pics. Just wanted to remind everyone to check on mothers and fathers and grandmothers and grandfathers. They can tend to be stubborn and private and don't always admit they need help, even whom it seems blatantly obvious. Help them anyways.
     
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    I don't know how much you make but I hope its a lot.o_O
     
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    I guess I have a strong stomach cause I was just wondering how to repair that, never really thought it was gross. Actually eating lunch at the computer right now.
     
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    Brian, I thought you quit that profession. No matter, I'm happy you could help that poor guy.
     
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    o_O.........................
     
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    I'm trying to wash my eyes out now with some gravel... ;) I'm pretty sure it's why I wasn't a doctor. Don't know how you folks do what you gotta do sometimes. Bet the old fella was very happy afterward.
     
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    I'm still in my Podiatry practice part time Dennis, 3 days a week. I'm working the new job with the Catholic Hospice 2 days a week. I was supposed to go full time with the new job July 1st but my full time start date has been pushed back to the fall or winter. One day at a time I guess, I don't mind doing both. Some of my patients are literally begging me to stay in practice. Several of my elderly patients that I've been seeing for 20 years now cried when I told them I was changing professions. Its good to feel needed/wanted ....
     
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    Surgical grade stainless steel nail cutters. Miltex from Germany are top of the line, about $160 a pair now, and that's what I use, plus a Dremel with a surgical grade diamond bit.
     

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    And for fun started splitting something a bit more challenging tonight with the Fiskars:
     

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    Brian, great job helping out where it is so desperately needed. Hope you can see the humor in what your pics reminded me!

     
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    Will that heal to normal nails?

    About 10 years ago I had a truck axle fall on my left foot and it crushed/exploded my big toe, (breaking it in 5 pieces). The nail has never grown back normal. It's brittle and really thick.

     
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    That must have been hurting that guy.


    I had 2 fingers smashed badly in a door the fingernails were broken up so bad the doctor said they would never grow back right so he pulled them out.
    That was cool to watch, finger nails have long roots to
     
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    Unfortunately, no, not in this life, not when they're that extreme. But the goal is pain relief, not cosmetic improvement. He can wear shoes again so he's happy.
     
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    You got that right I'm already getting stubborn and private :emb:
     
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    Brian, that indeed is top notch. It is really great to get good feedback.
     
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    Holy crap man how bout a WARNING in the title! :bug: I almost got to see my dinner again.
     
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    Wow, Brian....I have a new respect for your profession.....
    And thanks to Jack Straw and Stinny and the others, I have a puddle of tears in front of the keyboard from laughing....

    I feel bad for the poor guy, wow......I mean, WOW.....
     
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    How does one let that happen?
     
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