Dropped Bali? Emergency room! (merged for the win!)

[JoeMarion]

Hey guys. Today I got my first balisong. It was a K3 and I happened to drop it. The blade fell into my leg just left of the shin. I would say in went in about an inch. How do you know if you need stitches? I am kind of worried because I just ran out of health care and am curious as to whether I should try and see a doctor or not. It hurts a little to walk. What are signs I should really look out for? I am hoping to go see my neighbor in the morning and see if she can help because I think she is a nurse or something. Have any of you guys had any bad cuts like this? It isn't a laceration, it went in I would say maybe just under an inch in and now it is swollen.

Edit: It went in and out almost immediately. Kind of like a bounce.

[tubtar]

Still leaking ?
Professional care.
Bleeding in a pulsing manner ?
Professional care.
Worried about the cosmetic integrity of the wound ?
Professional care.
Otherwise ?
Fuck it.
Allow me to add .................. this is one of the oldest and cheesiest methods found in the " how to pick up the nurse next door " manual.
But ya go with what works.............right ?:bwah:

[JoeMarion]

I ended up going to the emergency room. Uploading pics of it soon. Got me some stitches and a shitload of wait time.

[JoeMarion]

So I ended up dropping my bali as i am new and was trying to learn stuff quickly, and my bali fell into my leg a couple inches.

Like any smart human, I had to take pictures!

After clearing out all the blood it looked a little like this immediately after it happened:

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/Hyisashi/IMG_2301.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/Hyisashi/IMG_2302.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/Hyisashi/IMG_2303.jpg

after that I tried to dress it a little and then I went to the ER. By the time I left for the ER it was as swollen as a baseball and I have literally drenched several dish towels with blood. The pictures really don't give it any justice but remember, it was ~2 inches in.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/Hyisashi/photo3.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/Hyisashi/photo.jpg


http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/Hyisashi/photo2.jpg

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b226/Hyisashi/photo1.jpg

I was supposed to get more stitches than 3 but the doctor knew that I wanted it to look as minimal as possible so that I don't get disqualified for my Air Force job that I am going to go into in a month or so.

I took these photos for you devils! As soon as it went in I was like "Shit! ....where's the camera?"

[Looseyfur]

what did you tell the doctor?
:demented:
Loosey

[Mr. Andersson]

Damn!

Get those toenails clipped man.....:bwah::devil1:

[DaBird]

Damn!

Get those toenails clipped man.....:bwah::devil1:



I second that BUT DON'T TRY TRIMMING WITH YOUR BALI :bwah:

[JohnnyBmore]

Ouch! :ross:

[GODDESS OF VENGEANCE]

I ended up going to the emergency room. Uploading pics of it soon. Got me some stitches and a shitload of wait time.

:devilzeek damn that all sucks!! But, when it comes to not having health care costs or bleeding to death, sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and take care of YOU first!! You did the right thing...worry about the bills later!! I hope you heal fast!! :thumbsup: :GOV:
We look forward to seeing pics!:demented:

[gzb]

Deep puncture wound = Tetanus shot...

[sandwich]

Should have just wrapped it in duct tape. It will keep it tight and keep the blood inside where you need it

[RNST]

Deep puncture wound = Tetanus shot...

+1

As a former Emergency First Aid Attendant, I concur with Dr GZB's prognosis.

Inch deep means you have cut through multiple skin layers and subject to infection.

BTW, I know someone who refused to see a Dr after this type of wound. He is now missing a finger because of infection.

[sickboy]

Good for you for manning up and going to the ER. I just watched the Road, and I realize it was an arrow and not a Bali, but Viggo didn't have health insurance and..... Well, I don't want to spoil the ending.....

sickboy

[englishmark]

BTW, I know someone who refused to see a Dr after this type of wound. He is now missing a finger because of infection.


My God..............he lost a finger................after stabbing himself in the leg................that's terrible................:devilzeek

[Bruce]

I Need Some Advice.

After reading your post, my advice to you is not to touch or handle anything with a sharp point or cutting edge.:bwah::bruce:

[ster91b]

My God..............he lost a finger................after stabbing himself in the leg................that's terrible................:devilzeek

:balitrickfail: thats funny right there :rofl:

[ronmageddon]

Damn! I could have saved you some money if I had read this earlier.
Clean the wound with peroxide, and super glue that bastard shut!

I've done it, and I've still got all my limbs!:bwah:
Chicks dig scars!

[knifezoid]

:devilzeek, hope you recover alright.

I got stabbed quite a few times trying
my roundhouse catch. This is why I
opted for a lighter blade (BM51). Less
penetration when you miss.

[Uncle_Jarvis]

minor flesh wound... at least you okay... . nice lil' gash :devilzeek

[tubtar]

:balitrickfail: thats funny right there :rofl:

+1 :bwah::bwah::bwah:

[TacoMan5000]

I would have said super glue, except for how deep it was. Anything that goes that far needs stitches, and even the nurse next door could probably handle that if she's worth anything as a medical worker.

[RNST]

My God..............he lost a finger................after stabbing himself in the leg................that's terrible................:devilzeek

What kind of Jinglish do you speak??

To be clear for you, the person wounded his finger with a carpet knife, refused medical attention, I put his finger back together again with butterfly strips and sent him on his way. Month later, it hadn't healed and Dr's recommended chopping off the digit.

Better?

BTW

it was the middle one too!

:basko:

[RNST]

Buy a trainer before trying those Looseyfur moves :bwah:

[JackBlades]

Two words: Bali Trainer.

[tubtar]

Two words: Bali Trainer.

I'll go you one better.............hand gun.:bwah:

[slashncut]

ouch, looks nasty!


Like any smart human, I had to take pictures!

I like that reflex

[Parker]

Buy a trainer before trying those Looseyfur moves :bwah:

Or just learn that sharp knives are sharp and stay inside your envelope. I spun hard and fast for a while, and a trainer would have meant buying a second pricey PCC - not an option. Cuts are good reminders!

[englishmark]

BTW

it was the middle one too!

:basko:


:bwah:

[rangerover_95]

What bali bit you like that? I like that clean cut....:madaddy:


The worst drop I had landed on my second toe, and chopped the toenail in half, that fucker took months to heal. Keep up the good work!:bwah:

[Glenn]

So did you tell the ER Dr that you needed him to take the pics for you to show to your Bali'flippin friends ? :ross:

:devil1:

[cja245]

that is brutal. I am amazed i've never had something like this happen.

[JoeMarion]

Damn!

Get those toenails clipped man.....:bwah::devil1:


First thing I told the doctor was that I was sorry my toenails were long. They grow freakishly fast (I have to cut them once a week).

I was using the K3 from Bradley. People were not kidding when they say it is more than razor sharp.

[JoeMarion]

what did you tell the doctor?
:demented:
Loosey

I grabbed a knife and it slipped and fell into my leg. I didn't go into detail saying I was trying to perfect behind the eight ball with a balisong. :madaddy:

[JoeMarion]

Deep puncture wound = Tetanus shot...

I thought so too, but I had my last Tetanus shot 6 years ago so I was all caught up. I would have needed it if it's been over 10 years.

I was also going for casual sarcasm with the title, but at the time I was a little freaked out so it may not have came out the same. Lol. :ross:

Oh and Bruce... that's just not going to happen :bwah::balrog:

[jimmyjo]

Keep some betadine(povidine-iodine) on hand just in case. It is the brown stuff they cleaned the wound with. You could have gone with steri-strips to close it. Send me your knife so it doesn't happen again.

[Takeiteazy3]

I was using the K3 from Bradley. People were not kidding when they say it is more than razor sharp.

haha damn man. no wonder that k3 is heavy too.:bwah:

[MoreBeef]

No one believes me when I tell 'em how sharp the K3 is. Maybe now...

[Mr.LaBella]

Merged for the win and retitled accordingly :bwah:

[Leatherface]

My God..............he lost a finger................after stabbing himself in the leg................that's terrible................:devilzeek

green sent

[tubtar]

You really should have told the Doctor " You should have seen the other guy "
That is probably the most under used line in the history of language , but it never fails to amuse.:bwah:

[JoeMarion]

You really should have told the Doctor " You should have seen the other guy "
That is probably the most under used line in the history of language , but it never fails to amuse.:bwah:

Damn it! Why didn't I get this advice before I went?

[nixHunter]

You really should have told the Doctor " You should have seen the other guy "
That is probably the most under used line in the history of language , but it never fails to amuse.:bwah:


i'll have to remember that if i ever do this :devil1:

<knocks on wood>

[slashncut]

You really should have told the Doctor " You should have seen the other guy "
That is probably the most under used line in the history of language , but it never fails to amuse.:bwah:

now we'll have people stabbing themselves in the leg to use that line:ross: