Would Sir like. . . . . .

dreamdaisy
dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
edited 8. Jul 2013, 10:34 in Living with Arthritis archive
. . . . . a fresh dressing of human blood on his lasagne? :wink:

It's been one of the roughest days ever, and after seventeen years that's saying something. Over the past few weeks my hands have been gradually deteriorating, I've been dropping things, having to pause more than usual when peeling / chopping etc, the housework hasn't been too easy and then tonight I did the classic: I grated the base of my right thumb rather than the cheddar which was the supposéd target. :roll: Good Grief Penfold (I would say 'Get a grip, Penfold.' but as I can't I won't. :lol: )

He came home about twenty minutes too early (note to husband, if you text 8pm than at least have the good manners to arrive at that time, not 7.40 :lol: ) and thus he found his dinner in a state of chaos and me dripping the claret all over the bathroom floor, my nightie, a bath towel and the basin. He's now asleep and I'm freshly oozing the red stuff.

I won't lie, it's hurting. I'm off to re-bandage etc. Dammit all to hell. I vaguely recall being told that I might lose some dexterity / grip after the carpal tunnel op: Mr Surgeon Chappie wasn't joking.

He'll be off to work at about 6.30 tomorrow morning, I may be off to A&E. We'll see. DD

PS I remember a dining companion being asked if he would '. . . . like some cretins in your soup?' The waitress meant croutons.
Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
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  • kentishlady
    kentishlady Member Posts: 809
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear DD. You really are having a bad time. At least I don't have the 'problem' of an OH appearing at the 'wrong' time!! Do hope your injury doesn't need a visit to A & E. Hope your pain levels will settle down a little soon.

    Beryl. (((())))

    P.s. hope enjoyed the tennis today. Shame Laura lost but she has done so well. Hope you manage to have a reasonable night.
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :shock: That sounds sore!
    Continually dropping things, is one of the most annoying, not to say dangerous, things about this disease.
    I hope you heal quickly, and without the need for an A&E visit, but if it is needed..... You know the drill.
    ((((()))))
    Numpty
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I am lost for words. Not many people can achieve this.
    ((((()))))
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • salamander
    salamander Member Posts: 1,906
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ouch! It must be bad if you are thinking of going to A&E. Do you think it needs stitches?
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh! for forty mins DD, what are you all about, well for one thing it must be bad if you are talking maybe A@E :shock:, lets hope it wont come to that and you get a reasonable sleep tonight, hope all is well in the morning (((()))).....................Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • DebbieT
    DebbieT Member Posts: 1,033
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ouch!! That sounds like it's really nasty :( I hope you won't need A & E but if it needs looking at I hope they help you quickly. ((( ))) xx
    Healing Hugs
    Debbie.x
  • Boomer13
    Boomer13 Member Posts: 1,931
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ouch DD! Sadly, I know what that feels like......I didn't need stitches though :shock: Like yours, it did add some extra protein to the meal.

    Have you stopped bleeding now? Hopefully, it doesn't throb all night and keep you awake.
  • Megrose489
    Megrose489 Member Posts: 782
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oh dear, DD. Do hope it has stopped bleeding and a trip to A&E hasn't been necessary after all. Look after yourself.

    Meg
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Blinking eck DD you don't do thing by half,hope its stopped oozing ands not too sore. I got one of those that you put cheese in and turn a handle well I did turn the handle I get oh to do it now, the joys of having a retired hubby. Mig
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thank you all for your kind words. I managed to apply a magnificent effort of lint dressing, plasters and micropore tape to the wound, I can bend my thumb but am currently choosing not to because that hurts. I have scaled down the A&E thnking to ringing the GPs surgery and asking to see a nurse. I don't think a stitch or two is needed but then I'm no expert.

    At the base of my thumb I have carved the most beautiful reversed capital D - now how appropriate is that? :lol: I won't lie, it hurts, and I am somewhat further restricted in what I can do but what is life without a challenge or two? DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Making an appointment with a nurse is a good idea. I hope it goes well.
    What is life without a challenge or two? well it's not your life that's for sure!
    Take care (((())))
    Numpty
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,764
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    dreamdaisy wrote:
    At the base of my thumb I have carved the most beautiful reversed capital D - now how appropriate is that? :lol: I won't lie, it hurts, and I am somewhat further restricted in what I can do but what is life without a challenge or two? DD

    Shouldn't there be two 'D's for a dreamdaisy? Get that cheese grater out again, woman.

    Seriously, a good idea to get it checked out.

    Yeah, you're right. A challenge is exactly what you needed :? :shock: :lol:

    (())
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ouch DD
    You don't do things by halves do you!
    Good idea to go see the nurse
    I'm impressed you managed to bandage your thumb
    You tell me to rest it's my turn to say take it easy DD
    Maria



    Just remembered my friends mum was a hairdresser many years ago and had a very posh lady come in saying
    " Ooo look at all the constipation running down your windows"
    We still laugh about it today
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm in for 11.30. Apparently the surgery nurses don't do stitches but she will be able to tell me if I need to go to A&E. Hope I don't. I had much better plans for today, including going to the supermarket. :roll: Sticky, I suppose I could 'do' the other thumb. :wink:

    We have to be so vigilant, don't we? No matter what we tackle we must have all our wits about us, one momentary lapse in concentration and bang! a mini-disaster occurs. I wasn't expecting the cheese to sheer in the way it did, and had no time to react. Hey-ho. Wish me luck at 11.30, I may be sometime. :lol: DD

    PS Hello Maria, thank you and yes, I will be resting 'cos to be honest it's v v sore. I love malapropisms, they are a source of endless humour and thank you for that one, I needed a giggle.
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • daffy2
    daffy2 Member Posts: 1,636
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Well it's one way of adding colour to the cuisine, but myself I prefer to buy red cheese rather than try the DIY route.
    Just seen your update - hope you can avoid A&E. Perhaps nursie plus superglue can help...
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Oooh, I hadn't thought of that - thank you Daffy, that has cheered me, it's a positive thought and I like those. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • ouchpotato
    ouchpotato Member Posts: 453
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope all goes well with the nurse DD, but (e)Dam that must have hurt! :mrgreen:
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hurt? Not as much as your wonderful 'eDam'! :lol: Excellent work there, BettyBoop. (BB for short) :wink: DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • mig
    mig Member Posts: 7,154
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hope all goes well DD ,wish I could think of funnies like everyone else but am useless at it.(((()))) Mig
  • villier
    villier Member Posts: 4,426
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Morning DD, I won't start with a 'cheesey' story :) hope all goes well with the nurse and A@E is not imminent, good luck and will catch up with you later.................Marie xx
    Smile a while and while you smile
    smile another smile and soon there
    will be miles and miles of smiles
    just because you smiled I wish your
    day is full of Smiles
  • dibdab
    dibdab Member Posts: 1,498
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ouch!!!!! I hope the nurse can help. Maybe a few days of ready meals in order to give it chance to heal.
    Take care,

    Deb x
  • dachshund
    dachshund Member Posts: 9,165
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hello DD
    I hope the nurse had good news for you. were you trying to grate your thumb add a bit of bone to the meal.
    take care
    joan xx
    take care
    joan xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah Joan, I don't know what I was trying to do (nowt new there, then. :wink:) It was just one of those things that could happen to anyone but somehow it feels worse as I've done it. Somehow if he had it would feel different.

    Well, I'm back. The nurse was very good, she has applied a steristrip, an iodine plaster and some further 'top dressing'. I disgraced myself by coming close to passing out - ludicrous behaviour by yours truly as I don't do the swooning woman thing simply because there's no point in doing it at home; he's a bloke, he'd merely step over my prone body and ask when dinner would be ready. :lol:

    It didn't require a stitch and I have to return on Friday so she can re-dress if necessary. I was also given a tetanus jab as there was no record of my last one (not with this surgery). I won't lie - it's uncomfy so I am going to do the whole feeble thing and stay prone on t'sofa watching the tennis. He won't be in until 9, so we will have an easy pizza dinner. I have some shirts to iron but I'll check on his 'ready-to-go' stock first. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • daffy2
    daffy2 Member Posts: 1,636
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Course it would feel different if he did it, you wouldn't have chunks out of your hand.
    Ironing shirts strikes me as a bad idea - if blood drips into the lasagne you just stir it in as extra protein, if wielding the iron starts the bleeding again it drips on a shirt and becomes 'out,out damned spot', and will interrupt the healing to boot.
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah Daffy, I am lucky in that one of few skills I have is that I can use my left hand with some degree of dexterity. When I was working I taught lefties on a regular basis so learned how to use that hand. It's one of the benefits of my 'banana' ironing board, the ends are the same and I am sure I can do at least three. (That'll take me to Friday.) If not I will ask a friend to step in - I can't ask him as he is working stupid hours and anyhoo this is my responsibility. Bleeding is no longer an issue - I'm all glued together (well, one bit of me is). DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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