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[glass_diamonds]

I got my first really nasty cut yesterday while chopping some peppers :( I took off about 25% of my fingernail and a good bit of the nail bed underneath. Because I couldn't remember when I'd last had a tetanus shot, and because I didn't really know how to bandage this, I made M take me to the ER to get it fixed up. I am now the proud owner of a

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[photon0912]

Ouch! That sounds painful. I hope it heals quickly.

And it definitely looks like a marshmallow!

[glass_diamonds]

Thanks - it's healing surprisingly well. I'm down to just a little bit of white fluff at then end of the finger. Down with marshmallows!!

[elizabeg]

I had to get a tetanus shot when the club lock thing for my car's brakes attacked my hand. Mini-tetanus is nasty, but it does go away before too too long. A bit of massaging and/or a heat pack can help. Feel better soon!

[glass_diamonds]

The heat pack was a good idea - the doctor told me to use ice, but heat sounded nicer, and I think it really helped that viscous stuff disperse.

[beef_cake]

Ouchie!

Maybe I should cook for you for a little while.

[glass_diamonds]

Oh, this stupid cut won't be stopping me. Maybe slowing me down a bit, but I am stronger than it!!

[unassumingvixen]

Oh man! That's so my biggest fear while cooking.

I'm glad you decided to post about this after you got back from the ER, that's a way better time to hear about it. Also, I'm glad you were safe after the fact and I wish you a speedy recovery.

[glass_diamonds]

Thanks!
They always say to keep your fingers tucked under when you're cutting. It doesn't feel quite right, but it certainly keeps the digets out of the way.

[davantalus]

:(