How quickly it happens

[devildog1]

Ouch, that thumb does look tender. Sorry I hope it heals fast for you, splits or black nails do throb, just like a heart beat huh?
DevilDog

 

[ericher69]

Ouch, that thumb does look tender. Sorry I hope it heals fast for you, splits or black nails do throb, just like a heart beat huh?
DevilDog

I need to change the dressing every 24-48 hrs so I will post a picture.

Changed it last night and the non-occlusive (non stick) gauze was well embedded stuck in the nail bed! Plenty of running lukewarm water and patience.

Note to self; take 2 Percocet prior to next bandage change.

 

[Bob77064]

Sorry to hear this, I hope you are ok.

 

[Domush]

Ouch! Sometimes it's the simple mistakes that cause the worst pain. Glad your thumb came out alive. Hope the nail grows back semi normal.

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[ericher69]

Ouch! Sometimes it's the simple mistakes that cause the worst pain. Glad your thumb came out alive. Hope the nail grows back semi normal.

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Dr. Said the nail would grow back as good as the original.

I did change the bandage but forgot to take a pic (was too preoccupied with the pain)

Tried a new (to me) product. It is a silicone like product with holes in it that is supposed to be non stick, can be left in place for 14 days and promotes drainage .

Time will tell!

 

[Cat_Driver]

I had enough of those type of things happen to me that I almost anticipate them now. For the smallest task that involved lifting, prying etc. I take a LONG, LONG time noodling over it before I proceed.

One of the firs ones I can remember. I was 6 years old, cutting a rope while pushing UP with the kitchen knife. As I got through the rope I was using so much pressure the knife continues and embedded in mt forehead. The scar is still there 50 years later.

 

[Gator6x4]

I need to change the dressing every 24-48 hrs so I will post a picture.

Changed it last night and the non-occlusive (non stick) gauze was well embedded stuck in the nail bed! Plenty of running lukewarm water and patience.

Note to self; take 2 Percocet prior to next bandage change.

You left out the part about also be close to that thing you set on in the bathroom, before starting to change the gauze.

 

[PineRidge]

Man that picture makes me feel the pain. Glad it wasn't too bad, guess on the plus you could have just as easily lost the tip of the finger. Hope you heal quickly.

 

[ericher69]

As promised a bandage change picture


Next "fun" thing will be getting non-dissolving sutures out Thursday.

Try and find all 3...they will need to dig; not good!

 

[retiredmgn]

"Note to self; take 2 Percocet prior to next bandage change."

Painkillers - proof there is a God.