Ouch I cut myself (Updated for those that care)

[monkeyboy]

I am cutting up fruit and I sliced my finger

I wonder if I need stitches

 

[Bob Slydell]

Nahh -- let it bleed until you feel like you're going to pass out, then maybe you'll want to drive yourself to the ER.

 

[monkeyboy]

I wrapped a towel around it but it's still bleeding

 

[mommytotwo]

Put pressure on it. It happened to me once when I was cutting something. My sister's b/f who is a paramedic told me to do so and as long as you can't see your bone, it should be ok.

 

[Rutt and Tuke]

If you can't get it to stop bleeding with pressure and elevation, then it might be wise to get off the computer and get it checked. I had a friend who sliced right through some nerves while cutting a bagel in half.

 

[Lewski709]

put on a band aid. it hurt you worse than it hurt me.

 

[Bob Slydell]

You still there? Keep checking in so we know you're not dead or worse!

 

[minniepumpernickel]

Is this for real?

Jeez, go get it looked at! I'm sure that you won't be there very long, and they have that glue stuff that works really well!

 

[monkeyboy]

I tried "Liquid Bandage" but that didn't realy help

more pressure and maybe the ER

 

[crazyforgoofy]

type one handed!

Now can you drive that way?

Get thee to the E.R.

 

[Lewski709]

if it's still bleeding, I'd go to a med point....instead of ER.

 

[nativetxn]

Hope you are alright.

 

[monkeyboy]

Well I looked up my insurance and if I went to the ER last night I would have to pay 90% as it was not life threatening

So I called my GP today and have an apoinment later today for a mere $10 co-pay

 

[MeanLaureen]

well - if you need stitches I have a couple laying around - not quite sure why you would need these because you cut yourself but here you go, knock yourself out!

 

[damo]

It's too late for stitches now.

 

[minniepumpernickel]

Lol, I always try to use the 10$ co-pay option. Atleast we know that you are okay!

 

[betz]

So, what did you do with the fruit?

 

[monkeyboy]

Originally posted by betz
So, what did you do with the fruit?

Washed to blood off and ate it.