In 1961, a twelve man Soviet crew was building a new base in the Antarctic. Mindful that being trapped in sub-zero temperatures for months on end required a medical professional to be on hand, one doctor had been assigned to the team. So what happens when the only man capable of performing surgery comes down with a severe case of appendicitis? He does what any reasonably minded person would do. Performs an appendectomyâ?¦on himself. There, he fixed it.
In.Fucking.Sane. Seriously,the next time I tell myself I cant do something I will be referring to this Pinko.
[quote]redleg32002000 wrote:
If I remember correctly, some female doctor performed a surgery on herself in Antarctica also. [/quote]
You’re right, she just passed away last year. Incredible story.
Brings on all the other harrowing stories of folks in tight spots who’ve done amazing things to save their own lives as well as others. Like the dude in Colorado who cut his own arm off after it was trapped under a rock… etc.
I had a girl in high school remove a cist from my back with a scapel. I’ve also sliced off 3-4 warts on my hands and burned them closed with a wire hanger that I heated up with a lighter.
