Keith, so glad you got that taken care of when you did,,, you are one lucky man,,, nothing to play around with.  And the Coumadin freaked me out too; I felt like a big sack of blood just waiting for something/someone to pop me. 

Hope this is a lesson learned for the future,,, DON'T dork around with a pain like that!

And the docs probably didn't tell you this, but it's VERY IMPORTANT, make sure when you get home to drink lots of alcohol,,, it seems to stabilize your blood thickness and aids in blood flow!

Suresh, my friend … I appreciate you and your concern, but I'm a little uncomfortable with having personal pictures from my FaceBook account posted elsewhere by anyone other than myself.

As for FM having any information beyond what's already been shared here … Nah. Our call got cut short, when the nurse came in bring me my injection. We mostly had time to exchange pleasantries.

I'm fine.
Really.

You folks are the best, but quit worrying about me and go practice.

(the bunny both disturbs and enthralls me, therefore it is my new favorite)

No harm, Suresh. You meant well. I know that, of course … nothing to forgive or be upset about. 

Pierre, it was a good thing I put the phone down, as I needed both hand to give myself the injection. That was a new experience for me… and one you definitely didn't want to share. Both the wife and I are now well-versed in the proper application of a timely Lovenox (Enoxaparin Sodium) injection. Most of the time, it won't be necessary – only if my Coumadin INR levels need a temporary boost to tide me over.

Doc says it will be weeks before the clot is fully dissolved, but for now it's stabilized and softened enough to allow blood-flow and healing to begin. I'm pain-free and breathing freely, but pretty-much limited to hanging out around the house until my next doctor's appointment on Friday.

Thanks for all the prayers, well-wishes and good thoughts!