Jacob grimaces slightly at the thought of more pain, but he said nothing.  Cool air swept over his naked body as she took away his blanket ... and he again began to slightly grow.  He closed his eyes and tried to stop, but ... SEARING PAIN!  He yelled out loud and tears filled his eyes as the strips were ripped off his wound ... his breathing became immediately labored as he tried to manage the pain.  Finally, he began to slow as the pain subsided ... he looked at her like a frightened child, almost begging her for no more pain.  He wanted only to be healed and healthy again.  The disinfectant felt cool against his skin as she applied it ... it felt good.  He looked at her in disbelief as she announced a more difficult part ... more than the removal of his dressings?  He braced himself as she took hold of his body ... and slowly turned him.  Again he grimaces as pain shot through him from his right side.  Soon he as in the proper position for the probing that was soon to follow ...