been struggling the last couple weeks, recovery comes slower as we age...

[GaryE]

Keep updating us with photos

Hmm, I don't know about photos. I'm not squeamish, but that photo triggered my basic human empathy. Man, that looks painful for you.

 

[Oldspartan]

In hindsight my reply about rust was a bit flippant Magnum.

That is a gruesome looking injury that probably hurts even worse than it looks. I know I would be using every cuss word at my disposal if afflicted with that injury. Heal quickly.