Sternum Upgrade

Posted on July 31st, 2007 by Cam.
Categories: Let's talk.

Just a quick classic. Just got back from breakfast with Guennadi and I was telling him how Elizabeth researched sternum replacements yesterday. She said there is a process where they are using mesh and biological putty to restructure bones such as sternums. Always thinking outside the square, Guennadi suggested they should incorporate a USB connection. After I regained composure, my mind started to tick over what else could be incorporated into my upgrade. Your suggestions are appreciated and will be considered during reconstruction. The winning entries will receive limited edition snow-domes filled with urine samples taken during my treatment. Each will be numbered, signed by Franklin Mint and you will receive a Certificate of Authenticity. Make a great Mothers’ Day gift.

9 comments.

Rachie

Comment on July 31st, 2007.

You wouldn’t put a USB jack in before you’d put a cup holder would you?

Ruth

Comment on July 31st, 2007.

I’m thinking an upgrade on the upgrade and go for leather and walnut really.

Kathryn

Comment on August 1st, 2007.

Upgrading your sternum is a good idea – but go with your craft – surely being a silversmith you would want…. beaten copper plating (you could get copperart inscribed I’m sure?) You could expand your business and advertise at the orthopaedic hospitals even (and silver is the new buzz in wound care at the moment).

Or, you could use something magnetic and then use your chest as a place to display those coloured fridge magnet letters that could spell out whatever you want them to!

Too many good ideas perhaps, so okay if you don’t want to act on them right away… hehe!

Thanks for continuing to record your thoughts and journey for the rest of us to muse / giggle / be inspired over.

x kathryn (ellery) and nathan.

Not sure if you have this song yet either Cam (okay – bit of a stretch but feel the U2 connection will pull it through surely…) “Where the Streets have no sterName”

kiera

Comment on August 1st, 2007.

ok, the year six class have come up with some ideas…very yr6 ideas!! anyway here they are…put a light bulb in so you become glow in the dark – like a care bear…voice recorder – when you are hugged in a corny computer way you say ‘I love you, i love you’…mini tv screen so Elizabeth can watch you when you’re away on a camping trip…miniature cupboard built in…weapons in there to spring out…lolly machine..fake boxing glove (you could do the muppet dance)…cup holder. so there you have it! have a good day love year 6

Morro

Comment on August 1st, 2007.

stuff the putty and mesh – go Titanium bro! – great party trick – “go on hit me here – hard as you like”.

Terry

Comment on August 1st, 2007.

Well after our Body Coporate meeting last night (and thankyou for coming along) may I suggest a remote control to let your visitors in. Push your sternum and vuola the gates are released :-)

Rob L

Comment on August 1st, 2007.

Surely something music related – MP3 player? flip out harp stand? Guitar pick holder?

Tim

Comment on August 2nd, 2007.

Cam, perhaps the sternum needs a new name and identity. Let’s face it, the “stern” is at the back of a ship eh? Sum smart sea faring doctor decided to call it the “stern” and then said “Um, that won’t work”. So now we have Stern-Um which over time became sternum.
It’s difficult isn’t it? You are now pondering why you used up one minute reading this post.

guiltybystander

Comment on August 2nd, 2007.

A Radio. For radio therapy. Whenever you need it. (A self healing sternum model).

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