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Yeah. Works fine. The TSA guys are discrete when I set things off – pull me aside gently, look me in the eye, and quietly say "Iron?".

Wanted stainless ('cause I have a fondness for stainless from back in my factory days) but the surgeon is hardass – she does carbon steel exclusively. Outpatient surgery in the afternoon. Wheeled outta the hospital, stood up and walked to the car.

The ongoing (and shifting) aches/pains are easily explained away as age-induced (which, to be fair, tracks). My main opinion about the whole process is if you/your doc, etc think it's gonna be necessary eventually, get it sooner than later. Because I think younger patients rehab quicker (and maybe return to higher fitness level than olds).

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"the surgeon is hardass – she does carbon steel exclusively."

Rust isn't a problem? Do you have to carry around an oil can like the Tin Man?

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Well, apart from keeping me awake all night, it doesn’t seem to be a problem so far.

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That's a big drawback, though. Is it supposed to stop short of death?

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No. Rust never sleeps.

I woulda thought that went without saying...

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