i can only imagine what you felt. I had a number of stitches and sutures in my days growing up. 1. i was quite hot headed, 2. i never stayed in one spot for too long. typically an adventurer. Had injuries that still hot till today because i guess it affected ligament or vein? i dont know much but i know there is still pain there. As for the emotional stuff, i never think about that, an African is always a tough guy. Am glad you let go.