Glad you got this seen. A dermatol friend used to ride the Boston T saying to strangers, "I can take care of that mole for you", until someone told her very explicitly that they didn't appreciate her advances and desire to help.

I gotta say that having other organisms (micro or macro) this close to incisions creeps me out, but I only hear about the times this goes badly.

Looks like you're on track to get medical picture of the year honors in 2009 and 2010. Nice shots; especially one handed.

Totally good you went in and had it check out and then removed. Totally not good that you are letting the bird chew on the stitches.