Foxfold Posted January 29, 2021 Report Posted January 29, 2021 I had a run in with a sharp butchers knife this afternoon and lost. It will take a while for the ends of my fingers to become re-acquainted with my hand as its quite a deep gash, straight through my finger nails and beyond It will be at least a month before I'm two handed again Karl S, meflick, John B and 5 others 2 6 Quote
Jim McDonald Posted January 29, 2021 Report Posted January 29, 2021 Curl those fingers! You know I am kidding, since I have had the tip of my left index on the cutting board before. Not through the nail, but just about a #5 blade away I wish you all the best in your recovery and keep that hand above your heart level for a few days. Foxfold 1 Quote
Tomanydogs Posted January 29, 2021 Report Posted January 29, 2021 On boy Brenda. Wishing you a painless quick recovery. Take care. Foxfold and danny 1 1 Quote
Dan Posted January 29, 2021 Report Posted January 29, 2021 OUCH!! Hope you heal fast. Foxfold 1 Quote
WayneMahler Posted January 29, 2021 Report Posted January 29, 2021 Hoping you heal quick and completely. Mine was a table saw blade not a butchers knife, it takes time to get things back to somewhat normal. Be patient and careful. Foxfold 1 Quote
wombatie Posted January 30, 2021 Report Posted January 30, 2021 Was it a hospital or doctors job after the initial cut???????????????????? I hope you are not in too much pain and that you heal soon. Marg Quote
Scrappile Posted January 30, 2021 Report Posted January 30, 2021 Hoping you have speedy healing.. I should heal faster then the CA glue burn, I would think... Foxfold 1 Quote
Foxfold Posted January 30, 2021 Author Report Posted January 30, 2021 1 hour ago, wombatie said: Was it a hospital or doctors job after the initial cut???????????????????? I hope you are not in too much pain and that you heal soon. Marg No Marg, It went across and through the whole of my middle finger nail and part of my index finger to quite a depth, although it didn’t get through the bone, We ran it under the tap for ages and then Tony put them back in place and bandaged them together so they will support each other. Will get some antibiotics from GP tomorrow. I’m now in a sling, taking Brufen + paracetamol every 2 hrs. wombatie 1 Quote
don watson Posted January 30, 2021 Report Posted January 30, 2021 Hope you heal very soon, I am cringing with the thought just writing this. take care and stay safe Don W amazingkevin and Foxfold 1 1 Quote
Charlie E Posted January 30, 2021 Report Posted January 30, 2021 Bless your heart. That made me wince. Take care of it and yourself. Foxfold 1 Quote
barb.j.enders Posted January 30, 2021 Report Posted January 30, 2021 Take care and be safe. Thoughts for a speedy and full recovery. Foxfold and amazingkevin 1 1 Quote
meflick Posted January 30, 2021 Report Posted January 30, 2021 Brenda, I am sorry to here and hope you heal quickly without issue. Quote
teachnlearn Posted January 30, 2021 Report Posted January 30, 2021 (edited) If you have a sewing machine, you can do your own stitches. Just watch its not set on zigzag. Heal quick. RJF Note, When using a knife on a cutting board, Curl you fingers under, Your chefs knife stays stable and the food is pushed into it. With a chefs knife the blade should slide against the knuckles, the edge , should never touch your fingers. RJF No knife should be used as a tool, such as prying, other then cutting. Edited January 31, 2021 by teachnlearn Added note amazingkevin 1 Quote
spirithorse Posted January 31, 2021 Report Posted January 31, 2021 Sorry to hear the bad news. Wishing you a quick and complete recovery. God Bless! Spirithorse Foxfold 1 Quote
John B Posted January 31, 2021 Report Posted January 31, 2021 Ouch, Brenda, wishing you a speedy recovery. Foxfold 1 Quote
amazingkevin Posted January 31, 2021 Report Posted January 31, 2021 As far as you are away I feel your pain It will be years before your even close too being like you were in feeling. I think . Foxfold and don watson 2 Quote
Foxfold Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 3:09 AM, Scrappile said: Hoping you have speedy healing.. I should heal faster then the CA glue burn, I would think... Thanks Paul, I really shouldn't be left alone some days. Tony always says I'm a walking disaster waiting to happen Quote
Foxfold Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Posted February 1, 2021 On 1/30/2021 at 9:32 PM, teachnlearn said: Note, When using a knife on a cutting board, Curl you fingers under, Your chefs knife stays stable and the food is pushed into it. With a chefs knife the blade should slide against the knuckles, the edge , should never touch your fingers. RJF Yep, I know these things !! I was trying to cut a swede and it was proving difficult, so I got my biggest knife and 'Whacked' it in temper !! I don't know what my fingers where thinking about when they got in the way !!!!! Quote
teachnlearn Posted February 1, 2021 Report Posted February 1, 2021 For squash, pumpkins, tough veg I have a thick chefs knife. i cut a small siice off one side the make it flat. The flat side down on the board keeps veg from rolling. I have a small rubber mallet that I hit the knife with to cut through. i always keep my knives razor sharp. I wear cut proof gloves. Sounds overboard. If I'm cut I can bleed to death on the way to the hospital. Pick any idea that works for you. RJF Foxfold 1 Quote
Foxfold Posted February 1, 2021 Author Report Posted February 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, teachnlearn said: Pick any idea that works for you. RJF It was the 'temper tantrum' that did it !!! Must learn some patience, at my age you'd think I was past that sort of thing really However, painkillers every 2hrs is working at the minute !! Quote
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