Ever heard of a DIY surgery success story? Meet Graham Smith, the innovative engineer from Lancashire, England, who took matters into his own hands—quite literally—by performing self-surgery. Why, you ask? Because waiting on canceled operations for years just didn’t seem like a stitch-up he was willing to endure!
Picture this: Stitches poking out from your abdomen for years after a surgery. Sounds like the start of a bizarre movie plot, right? For Graham, this was an uncomfortable reality post-bowel surgery. After endless cancellations of corrective procedures, he did what any resourceful engineer might do—picked up his tools, or rather, modified titanium instruments, and got to work. And no, it’s not the kind of home improvement project you’d find in a DIY manual!
In a recent interview with the BBC, Graham shared his DIY surgical adventure, describing a nylon lump with knotted stitches, a few custom-made tools, a bit of blood, and a lot of determination. Believe it or not, he successfully untangled the mess that had plagued him for 15 long years.
But before you grab your toolbox for a little DIY surgery, heed Graham’s warning: “I’m no surgeon. Don’t try this at home!” Even the Royal College of Surgeons strongly advises against it, citing the risks of procedures gone wrong and potential infections. Wise words, indeed.
Stay tuned as we delve into Graham’s extraordinary tale of self-surgery, a cautionary anecdote that proves there are limits even to an engineer’s toolkit. And remember, folks, leave the surgery to the professionals—your life isn’t a DIY project!
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English Engineer Performs Surgery on Himself After Being Put on Waiting List
