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(Message started by: Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 1:23pm)

Title: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 1:23pm

I have been workin in the pool all day laying steel and had to drill a hole in the formed wooden deep end wall and drilled through alright , right into my leg now i have this Huge Hematoma to deal with, do i ice it or apply heat ? Help !!

Signed

Dumb Ass in Texas

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by vietvet2tours on Oct 6^th, 2006, 1:33pm

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a150/vietvet2tours/images.jpg Ice

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by brewcrew on Oct 6^th, 2006, 1:41pm

Ice, dumbass. (you started it) ;;D

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 1:59pm

Ice got it Thanx ! Ive heard of no pain no gain but this is just plain stupid ! Good news is , im almost done with the steel and i'll be skatin that pool in bout 3 weeks ! yeeheee!!!!

Thanx again !

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by aubmari on Oct 6^th, 2006, 2:39pm

Umm........ dont you have to take a class and get certified before you can legally use power tools? [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif]

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Batch on Oct 6^th, 2006, 2:46pm

If it broke the skin... Go see a doc or professional medical care giver.

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by chewy on Oct 6^th, 2006, 3:02pm

Calling Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard!

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Charlotte on Oct 6^th, 2006, 3:31pm

are you up on your tetnus shots?

Use ice.

You were supposed to have fun, today, not drill your leg.

Charlotte

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by FramCire on Oct 6^th, 2006, 3:43pm

Don't use dry ice, BTW. In case we had to tell you.

Sorry, just piling on.

Hope you feel better.

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by BarbaraD on Oct 6^th, 2006, 4:21pm

Ice and elevate.... and BE SURE you're up on your tetnus shots.

Men and their toys....... :-/ ;;D

Hugs BD

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 4:28pm

Iced it and neosporin'ed it.. feelz all bettah... post a pic later for you hardcore's.... amazing, i can feel the love..... ::) Thanx everybody

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Jonny on Oct 6^th, 2006, 4:49pm

Got to love wound pics....LOL ''D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b3dd11b3127cce9fbec0679a8b00000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Hydralic bender gave way into my chin....swelled up nice ;;D

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b5dc35b3127cce901583cc21e600000016108AZM2bNk5bM6

Sheetmetal is real sharp....LOL...fucked up my tatt >:(

Slice and dice, Baby!!.....LMMFAO [smiley=laugh.gif]

Sorry, cant find the pic of the stainless grill piercing the back of my thigh.....LOL ;)

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by TxBasslady on Oct 6^th, 2006, 4:55pm

on 10/06/06 at 13:23:07, Fredmyyster wrote:

LOL....I know this isn't funny...(so please forgive me)...but in a way...it is. ;;D

I sure hope y'all don't think all us Texans...drill holes in our legs :o ::) ;;D

Sorry about your leg, Fred.... :-* I hope all is ok. ;)

Jean

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 5:39pm

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m210/Fredmyyster/Dummy.jpg

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Charlotte on Oct 6^th, 2006, 6:35pm

omg

Are you up on your tetnus shot? Did you call the dr?

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 7:13pm

im up on the tetnus..... fixin to have some LaBatt Blue, that outa help with the swelling ( swilling ) :o

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by catlind on Oct 6^th, 2006, 7:50pm

If yer gonna be stupid, ya gotta be tough....

Looks like your pretty tough ;)

I suggest you see a doctor though, or at least call the docs office and ask them to suggest an antiobiotic ointment a little stronger than neosporin.

And you best get a tetanus...last time I check, drill bits aren't clean.

Cat

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by M.R. on Oct 6^th, 2006, 7:57pm

I'm really thinking you hafta amputate. I would suggest a chain saw...but that is just my thought.

Or you could go to some one who knows what they are doing.

Mike

And how the hell did you do that your self?

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by cateyes on Oct 6^th, 2006, 8:24pm

OK...If your up on yur tetnus (within the last 5 yrs) U need antibiotic cream (your can get at any pharmacy..APPLY ...DO NOT COVER...Add ice for swelling...KEEP it clean 1st and foremost...If a red line starts running near the wound GET TO DR...

Also have a shot of tequilla..helps with the pain...

CAT

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 8:41pm

Thanx for the advice ya'll...

M R i was drilling a hole in a form in a pool im building from the inside out and i was leaning into the deep end of the pool, i thought my leg was clear..... Wrong !

I.E. Dumb Ass.

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 8:44pm

http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m210/Fredmyyster/Almost.jpg

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 6^th, 2006, 8:47pm

Ya see where the steel rebar exits the top of the bowl ? Ok , i was standing on top leaning into the pool.....i was drilling a hole that was slightly off when it happened...

Been 4 hours or so and the pain is almost gone < hiccup > :P

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by cootie on Oct 7^th, 2006, 1:09am

FYI:

For contusions (bruises), treatment consists of initially applying ice or cold packs a few times a day, to produce vasoconstriction (a reduction in arterial blood flow) which helps to decrease hemorrhage (bleeding) and edema (swelling).

In general, the quicker you apply ice after the injury, the less bleeding will result.

If possible, elevate the bruised limb. Blood will leave the area of the wound and there may be less swelling. Resting the limb will also help to prevent further injury.

If the area is still painful after about 48 hours, apply gentle heat with warm towels, a hot water bottle, or a heating pad. The heat is applied for 20 minutes at a time to promote absorption and repair. Since heat causes swelling and increases tissue fluid, which may impair function, hot compresses may be followed by cold applications to minimize the secondary effects of heat.

Pressure in the form of an elastic adhesive bandage may be helpful to reduce hemorrhage and swelling. If infection should develop in the wound, the signs and symptoms might be increasingly severe pain, a fever of 101 degrees or more, swelling with surrounding redness, and pus. If any of these signs appear, your physician should be notified to make sure there are no additional problems.

PS: I had one the size of a baseball on my ass from a bad horse wreck years ago........chunky junk in my trunk Pam

Title: Re: Is there a Dr ( or Nurse ) in the houz ?
Post by Fredmyyster on Oct 7^th, 2006, 7:09am

Thanxxx...