You know what? You would be really comfortable in my Volvo!  Heated leather seats, lots of room, lighted mirror in the visor(all this in a $500 car!)    I really appreciate that car when my hip goes out.  I see they did a good job at the stiches, somehow i thought they would have used staples for some reason.  They did on my Mum but that was a different part of the body.  Do they have you using an anti-bacterial wash like Benadine?  We had to use that on all stiches the family got.  What pretty flowers you got from Sakina! Oh and that look like chocolates on the plate!

I was surprised they used stitches too, but the doctor said that because the skin is so thin around the plate that it is less likely to tear open if they stitch it.  I didn't have to use any special washes on it.  But I am to watch it for infection.  I'm not too worried - it is under a sock in the aircast all day - not much opportunity for anything to get near it.  The skin has healed now, and has just a few scabs left.  It itches alot, so I am moisturizing it and putting aloe vera on the incision to help with the healing.

I had dissolving staples for my 2nd back surgery.  One of them refused to dissolve and we had to remove it (hubby performed that "surgery"  )  Strange - I never saw my back for either of the surgeries and we never thought to take pictures.  I've had people comment on the scars, so I know they are there and noticable.  I figure a good knee and/or hip replacement and I'll be Ms Frankenstein in the locker room!

BB,you hang in there!!  It's almost over!  You did a great job and behaved(albeit,sometimes you didn't want to)

So did you get an RV ??? Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks for asking about my ankle.  Here's my (long)update:

Got the results of the MRI yesterday.  Good news:  no fractures or loose bodies in the joint, the ligament between the tibia and fibula is intact so no surgery needed, at least not at this time.  Not so good news: I still have a grade 2 sprain of 2 ligaments on the outside of my ankle joint and some of my ankle bones are still bruised.  Treatment:  quit smoking (well, if I did smoke I'd have to stop to help everything heal better); continue with the brace and avoid uneven surfaces.  I'm not allowed to mow the lawn.   
For Uganda, the doc gave me an aircast to alternate with the current brace I have, asked if I have boots I could wear.  I have hiking boots, but he is saying combat boots....the jokes are already flying around.  I've got visuals already about wearing combat boots and skirts.   
The concern here is that another twist of the ankle will tear the ligaments completely and then I'll need surgery for sure.  Apparently I have fallen into the 20% category of those people who take a long time to heal and it could be 6 months to a year before I heal completely.    At the 6 month mark I will have a stress radiograph to assess the stability of the ligaments-- can't do it before due to the pain it would cause and the fact that my muscles/tendons would splint because of the pain giving a false negative, so I've got to wait for the ankle to settle down a lot more.

The doctor showed me the MRI and pointed out all the structures, etc.  That was cool 8)

Ooooo, PreciousLocks - I'm so sorry to hear you will have such a long recovery.  I'm hoping mine wil not be so long.  I've heard breaks are faster to heal than bad sprains. 

As for the boots - I'm wearing an ankle high boot to help support my left ankle.  Not quite combat boots, but boots none the less.  Of course, the other foot has the aircast on it and I'm wearing my zip-off pants - with a capri length zip off, so that I can get it over the aircast.  I'm quite the fashion statement! 

I'm all for the combat boots and a long, swingy skirt.  But then I wear Birkenstock sandals in the winter with handknit socks.  Probably best to not ask me for fashion advice.

Ok,ok you girls may be the fashion divas with your combat boots but I am the Birkenstock queen at about 25-30 pairs!!  Actually I find that Clarks are a better support for my right ankle,just alittle FYi  maybe they'll help you both when you've healed enough!!  Speedy healing to you both

If you're a 38 in Birks,let's talk about selling!!  It's hard for me to walk in them and I have lots of styles and either they are brand new or in mint condition.  I thought about selling them on e-bay,but without a digital camera it's a little difficult.  If you are interested,let me know.  I bought most on QVC,I'm not rich either to pay full price!!!

Filled in foot?  You'll have to explain that one!  I've not heard of that.  Sure,we can talk and hopefully do business.  Would you lke to e-mail me?  I have clogs and sandals (2 strap and three strap)  The clogs are the Boston kind and I have the Woodby( 2or 3 pairs of those)  We can talk in detail  
I have a pair called House clogs that are working for me when I do wear them outside.  It's been a while since I wore those.  I also have Footprints that I can't bear to part with.  Those ran me $140,too.
Anyway,let's talk!
I'm not looking to make a fortune and would love to help you out with a decent price.  You'll probably be wide-eyed and rack up on shoes!!!