One week after my cranioplasty finally had the bandages removed!

Apr 4, 2017 6:01 PM

JoshVadell

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Apparently this was the most difficult spot to repair, it is a Tri point incision. It's a good thing I have a really good story to go along with it!

I have to thank dr. Adam Saad from Egg Harbor Township New Jersey for the wound closure!

So happy to have a round head again!@JoshVadel l'm free no more bandages or helmets for me! Big shout out to dr. Jorge Eller of Jefferson neuroscience, and working out of Atlantic care City division Hospital for saving my life and repairing my head! Also huge shout out to the trauma doctors and trauma nurses who mended me back to health! Love you all!

cutey, if I saw those scars id immediately put out. not that I wouldn't anyway

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

Lmao, wow thank you!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

If you want i can show what the scar will look like 10 years after your accident.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Okay I'm interested not sure if I replied to you

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

WOW saw your previous post prior to surgery- it looked like half your skull was gone! Doctors are amazing. Congrats on the recovery!

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They are incredible and I'm so lucky to have them on my team! Thank you!

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 1

That's fucking metal.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You are so f'n cute!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's a hell of recovery you made @op.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you I'm beginning chapter 2 now! Can't stop won't stop

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Keep being awesome, man.

9 years ago | Likes 31 Dislikes 1

Lol thank you I will try!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

This is incredible! Crazy to think part of your noggin was literally gone. You look great! Keep smiling brother

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

To quick complete recovery

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Wolverine status

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I'm really happy to see you've made it this far @op!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

RIGHT ON! You forgot to tag Josh Vaidell though! ;)

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Live here!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You were shot in the head and survived! That's a sign that you are supposed to be on this earth. Congrats on the recovery. Stay strong

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I hope to turn this negative experience into as much positive for others that I can!thank you very much!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Enough of this team zombie shit our w.e

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This is a story all about how my head got turned back in to round, I'd like to take a minute just sit right there and I'll tell you how 1/

9 years ago | Likes 54 Dislikes 0

Lmao, you're awesome!

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

If you want to get ahead get a hat. Glad you're pulling through and on the mend.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

my skull got shot then repaired.

9 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 0

This may be the best thing I've read all day.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

My wife and I are cracking up at dinner right now thank you!lmao

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Just wait, there are some clever MF's in here that'll probably end up finishing it. Or not. This place is a toss-up sometimes.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

wow, I checked your posts before and now it looks great, good luck OP!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Thank you very much I get to start the next chapter of recovery!

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Okay I'm interested!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Are you going to continue working?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"I hope you don't mind me diggin around in your noggin to pull all the bits of lead out."

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

LOL go ahead be my guest! Do me the favor

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Will you ever be able to smile with the left side of your face again?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Yes, as my brain heals it will start coming back

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

CHEERS! Note: There are subcutaneous scabs that will push themselves out of your scalp for years to come. i have experience dude.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Wow that sounds annoying thanks for the heads up

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Looks like a branch of lightning to me. Looks kinda cool, actually!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

LOL thank you!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hay op, I know you. The policeman who got shot in the line of duty! Congrats bro, glad to see you healthy again. Speedy recovery

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

HEY!! I'm doing my Best! Thank you!! If youre local peep me on nbc10 again soon!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've got some new moves LOL

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

he's an atlantic city cop, got shot in the head when checking up on a suspicious group of people.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Holy crap! So glad you're okay, @OP. Grateful for what you guys do. <3

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you! When things go bump in the night we bump back! Support your local police!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

And that's how Humpty Dumpty was put back together again! Super happy for you @op!

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thank you!!!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

LOL you should have seen all the king's horses and King's Men!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I mean they put you together again!!! They had one shot and took it ;)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

One shot! Pun intended?lmao

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm sure it was a blast! Yes pun intended.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lmao. They must have" brain"stormed beforehand

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

As someone fucking covered in not super good looking scars, I hope you're never made to feel uncomfortable for having them. You got this!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

here's mine

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thanks buddy I'm sorry people make you feel that way!shame on them for being so insensitive. Do you mind telling about your scars?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Mine are mostly from surgery tubes and pressure ulcers as part of a coma I was in. I've got one that looks like a vampire bite just under 1/

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

my adam's apple, one on the right side of the base of my neck that looks like a triangle, Something that looks like 10 inch long labia 2/

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Wow that's incredible! wear them like a warrior! Because whatever caused you to get them you fought and won like a warrior!

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on my back, and then a doozy on my right hip that is still a huge crater. At one point that wound was able to hold a softball in it, no joke

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

and then a bunch of little fuckers from tubes that look like lips or eye-lids

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Now all you need is a full head of hair

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I want to wear these scars with honor, so I'm on the fence about hair lol thank you!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

all seriousness. the short hair looks cool on you and chicks dig scars :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you for the compliment!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I wish bitches love stitches could be the equivalent of chicks dig scars! LOL

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Is you ded?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I never learned to read but your haircut is a 5/7

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lmfao thank you!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Congratulations dude

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you so much it feels amazing!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Glad to see your recovered! And I always cheer for the thin blue line! Stay safe out there !

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Thank you! That's so great! much appreciated by all of us! Really

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Hey no prob my dad is a cop and retired army and I'm airforce so I understand the risks you guys take. Just glad you are better!!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you again and I hope he stay safe out there and thank you for your service!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

@op - waiting for the really good story. You gonna post it?

9 years ago | Likes 213 Dislikes 1

That's what I was thinking

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I'll say it...username checks out

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9 years ago (deleted Nov 20, 2017 6:45 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Hey! Thank you for that Eileen!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Would you still like to hear the story?

9 years ago | Likes 50 Dislikes 1

I'm sorry I'm trying to post it but I can't figure it out on my mobile

9 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

Its alright

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

sounds like a mind-blowing story, cant wait!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

You could go and see what @op has uploaded and find out. Looking good man!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

Hey thank you very much for that I feel good!

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Yes I did on here and Reddit. Long story short, I was shot in the head

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9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

Now you have to scour the Mohave to find the jackass who shot you

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Riding out!

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Man this new Google amp crap is annoying I miss the old link situation. Also congrats on the reshaped noggin!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I tried to find it in your comments and finally just went and looked it up. I'd like to say two things: 1. I'm very thankful you are on 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

the road to recovery. 2. You seem like a genuine, decent person; all your comments are kind and thoughtful. You're a good man.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Apologies I couldn't make it work! Wow that is the most genuine comment I have received so far thank you so much and God bless!

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Thank God for bad ass cops like you. Shot in the head and still breathing. Bring it criminals.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Lol thanks! Gotta give them a for effort!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Gotta give em 25-life instead. Stay strong.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Immediate death sentence for the shooter

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Thank you I'm holding strong still and will continue to do so

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