Small follow up:
Pulled stitches at day 14 and everything is healing well. Much better than the constant itching BS. Pretty easy to do, aside from operating in the mirror, but anyone that needs to remove sutures needs to consult medical counsel before doing so.
Went out earlier and checked out the fence. Absolutely amazing that it didn't turn out worse. Michael jerky hanging off the wire and all. Fu%& that, learned mine.