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I recently had shunt placement surgery.

Recently, as in about 2 weeks ago yesterday was my surgery. To my surprise my surgeons used staples to hold the incision together on the top of my head. The staples looked like a wee train track. I haven’t had staples with any of my recent surgeries, so I wasn’t sure what to expect with their removal.

I had my check-up appointment Tuesday to have the staples removed. All that afternoon prior to the appointment my mind was fixated on if the removal of staples was going to hurt. I was making myself a bit nervous; after all the surgeries I’ve gone through, pain and needles still bother me.

When my staples were being removed it didn’t hurt at all. It was more relieving than painful. It was quick pressure, a little pinch and then they were out. It was nice because the staples were kind of itching and it felt a lot better after getting them off.

No more choo-choo train. Now there is only a small bald spot on the top of my head around the incision. Luckily, I have more hair on my head then Chewbacca, and I figure if Donald Trump can rock a sexy comb-over, so can I!

Uh, later choo-choo train track!?