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Sunday, August 02, 2015
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MadMike
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Easthampton, MA
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I forgot to mention a few things about the stump:
I did have some SVB still in it - small instars near soil level (original soil level that is). Hard to tell if they were still alive, but it didn't help the surgery.
The oozing along the ridge was coming from an infected run of tissue. Good to know for the future.
I found areas along the bottom that were infected also. I had to dig out a lot of soil to get at them and allow them to dry. I've found that with some other vines as well. Lesson - clear away all the soil to see what is really going on.
Another lesson - if you see infection, don't try to be merciful. Dig it all out, and do it right away. If I had been more aggressive a few days ago, it would probably have 50% more stem at this point. If I don't see nice white tissue, the scalpel goes deeper.
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Grower- "How is she doc?"
Doctor - "Well, the infection had gone much deeper than we expected. It was 2 and a half hours of difficult surgery. Right now she is in intensive care, listed as critical. If she can pull through tomorrow, she may make a recovery.
Grower - "So she's going to be alright?"
Doctor - "We just can say right now. But I need to tell you that we needed to remove a lot of tissue. You should prepare yourself before you see her. She will look... well... she will look different from how you remember her.
You need to stay strong right now. She's a tough nut and fighting for life with all she has. I'll let you know tomorrow if you can visit her."
Grower - "Thanks doc... I know your doing your best."
*Grower put's hands over face and turns to leave*
*soft sobbing is heard fading down hallway*
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