How's the pain?
It's starting to hurt a little.
The trauma doc was inclined to amputate, which may have been warranted. All three toes are severely damaged, crushed, for lack of a better word. There's not enough blood circulating to ensure they won't go necrotic.
W-what does that mean?
Die. And if your toes die, then you're talking gangrene, and next thing you know, you lose your leg.
But you can fix 'em, right?
Surgery's only part of the process. You'll be off your feet for months, and then at least year of physical therapy.
A year? I-I can't... Well, what would the surgery cost?
It'll run you at least $50,000.
Holy shit. For three toes? W-what happens if I can't afford the surgery? I just die?
No. We remove the toes, and then you're back on your feet in a couple of days. Costs $6,000, $7,000. You'll be a little wobbly at first. Need a special shoe. Let me know what you decide.
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