Skin eating fish

cherrybim
cherrybim Member Posts: 334
edited 21. Mar 2011, 06:35 in Living with Arthritis archive
No, don't squeal :lol:

As one of my son's myriad of Christmas pressies to my DIL he gave her a voucher for a spa treatment by skin eating fish (for the feet) :lol:

I'd heard of it and I can't wait to hear how it went. Googling, it's apparently been used in Asia for eons.

My psoriasis is a particular bother on my feet, especially now that I've got my "mummified right foot".

What a dream it will be if I can have a go after the stitches come out next week :wink:

Cherry x
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  • Colin1
    Colin1 Member Posts: 1,769
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hey Cherry sounds reall great I hope you realise we want a full report when you get back with every little detail. Look out for the piranha. Have seen this on the telly and i know people pay lots of money to go out to Israil to get this treatment several times a year.
    Colin

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  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Colin :)

    I shall give a complete run down of it! Anything that'll save me hours of scruffing my feet with a "surform" must be good news and I certainly ain't squeemish :lol:

    Bring on the leeches :lol:

    Cherry x
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cherrybim

    I think this has been a popular christmas present as my daughter also got a voucher for this treatment off one of her friends.. I'll let you know how she gets on..

    BW

    Marion
  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Marion,

    I wonder how many "outlets" there are? Son & DIL live in Brighton but it seems that there are "franchises" all over :)

    Do let us know how your daughter gets on won't you.

    Cherry x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Apparently it tickles. I suppose fish nibbling your skin would tickle. I cannot stand the idea myself, I prefer a human armed with a pumice, or sandpaper, or (in extremis) a sand-blaster. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mp1952
    mp1952 Member Posts: 425
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi again

    Apparently your feet feel lovely and smooth afterwards.. my daughter is going to a place in the Trafford Centre shopping mall in Manchester - but apparently it is in full view of all passers-by!!!

    BW

    Marion
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    theyve got one in Lincoln in full view its 10squid for 15 mins i think the very idea gives me the jitters i hate feet :mrgreen:
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    meadowhell had one last time was there you could see in window there faces were a picture lol
    val
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    cherrybim wrote:
    Hi Marion,

    I wonder how many "outlets" there are? Son & DIL live in Brighton but it seems that there are "franchises" all over :)

    Do let us know how your daughter gets on won't you.

    Cherry x

    My friend won a trip for this. She lives in Worthing so probably went to the same one as your DIL. She said it was relaxing.

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • hileena111
    hileena111 Member Posts: 7,099
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi, There's one just opened in the Metro Center {Gateshead}
    Its fascinating to watch....I passed by on my scooter did a quick U turn to see what was happening....all these people sitting on top of what appears to be a tank with bare feet hanging in the water {trousers rolled up to their knees} as if they were at the seaside :lol::lol: Apparently it does leave your feet feel very smooth afterwards but I'm not sure that I would pay that amount of money just to feed their fish :lol::lol::lol:
    They dont bite, just nibble and nibble the skin away. Thats all I know ab out it and yes its Japenese
    Love
    Hileena
  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elizabeth,

    I really can't wait to try it :lol: I spend hours every week sorting my feet out and end up totally exhausted in the process.

    I've been reading up about the Garra Rufa fish and it all sounds good to me :grin:

    Cherry x
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    cherrybim wrote:
    Hi Elizabeth,

    I really can't wait to try it :lol: I spend hours every week sorting my feet out and end up totally exhausted in the process.

    I've been reading up about the Garra Rufa fish and it all sounds good to me :grin:

    Cherry x

    Good luck Cherry. I get my OH to do my feet. I'd be frightened of falling in the tank!
    E x
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cherry, personally I would not be able to bear this treatment - I would be squealing all the while. However, hope you get a go and it works for you.

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • chris7
    chris7 Bots Posts: 2,696
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cherry

    Am just back from Tunbridge Wells and they have one of these places there too. Must admit it looked odd to see people sitting in the shop window with their feet in a tank!! :shock:
    Those fish seemed to be enjoying it, though it would worry me sticking me feet in a communal tank and wondering if I could catch more than a fish!! the poor little things. :lol:
    Let us know if you give it a go. It does sound fun.
    Chris
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    eeeeuuuuuuwwwww!!!!

    Je suis fainted!!!

    Hi Chris7 :))

    Love

    Toni xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    OI! frog! You've topped 10,000 posts! Je suis jealous! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cherry

    I've seen this 'treatment' on the TV but I'm with berty on this one as I don't like anyone..or anything.. touching my feet. :roll:

    Although... if it can possibly help you and save you from all the time consuming other treatments you've endured...then it has to be worthwhile to have 'a go'.

    You must let us all know how you get on Cherry. :wink:

    good luck!

    Irisxxx


    ps... Toni...WoW 10,000+ :o:mrgreen:
  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Wow 10,000 posts, that's what one would call impressive Toni :lol: Well done that Lady!

    You'll have to put up with me cos "je pete plus haut que mon cul" (I am a bit French, lol)

    Polite translation in English would be "ay fur coat and nay knickers"

    You all wait until I've had the stitches out, visited the Garra Rufa fish, then my lovely beautician down at the Age UK. I shall be totally resurrurected.

    I'll join DD and Barbara in the den shortly 'cos I'm in pain, real poo pain but thank you all for the joy that you give everyone who has the Screwmatics visiting big time (That's Arthur's neices and nephews)

    Cherry x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear, I am sorry to hear that cherrybim. I ain't in the den - je suis going up the pub, pain dullers and ale works wonders for me. I think you should rest, rest and then rest some more, to ease those pesky joints. Or come up the pub. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Yeah DD, I'll get me hat and drawers on and I'll be right up the pub wiv the rest of yee :grin:
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Why bother with drawers? You gotta long coat, wearing a skirt or summat, yes? Who needs knickers? Vilely complicated things they are, especially on bad days. Grrrrrr. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Cherry,

    I have also seen this on the TV it looks great fun even if it’s to watch the squeals coming from the victims...sorry I mean customers. :)) :))

    Can we have pictures????

    Well done Toni and congratulations on your 10,000 plus posts.
    Lv, Ix
  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Why bother with drawers? You gotta long coat, wearing a skirt or summat, yes? Who needs knickers? Vilely complicated things they are, especially on bad days. Grrrrrr. DD


    I didn't like to mention that I don't wear knickers DD, convoluted things that they are with too many openings. Can't even keep a ferret in 'em :lol:
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh but what fun to try! Ferrets are wondrously wriggly - it could be fun! Strewth woman, you made oi larf! DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    cherrybim wrote:
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    Why bother with drawers? You gotta long coat, wearing a skirt or summat, yes? Who needs knickers? Vilely complicated things they are, especially on bad days. Grrrrrr. DD


    I didn't like to mention that I don't wear knickers DD, convoluted things that they are with too many openings. Can't even keep a ferret in 'em :lol:

    one cannot wear tenners with no cecks :lol:
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx

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