I don’t usually have the need to visit the local hospitals, especially for myself. As far as an unexpected trip to the hospital, or emergency room has been years. The last time, I think I was 4. I really dont remember it. So almost 50 years later, I was back for more stitches. Last time was my head, this time my foot. So I’ve had stitches from top to bottom.
WHAT!! I went to the emergency room? I didn’t call my kids? Yes to the first, no to the second. Why not? Why didn’t I let anyone know? Well, the first part is that I was hurt. Serious enough to warrant some stitches, but not life or limb threatening. If push had come to shove, I would have been able to drive myself to the hospital. Luckily, I was with someone who could drive. Trip to hospital taken care of.
The emergency room staff were very pleasant and efficient. I was in very good hands. A little clean up, some pain killer, and 4 stitches later, I was out and on my way. My plans for the day were shot, but I will be back to doing what needs to be done soon. I can’t really complain.
So after 200 words, I have yet to say exactly what happened. The best I can come up with is that I used tools without the proper equipment. Canvas deck shoes were not made to stop a sharp axe. My foot was able to stop it, but only after suffering some damage. My good work boots would have stopped the blow with ease. After years of working with tools, I failed to follow the simplest of rules. Dress properly. Be prepared for those accidents. Use the proper safety gear. Hmm, you would think I didn’t know any better. I guess even at my age, one can live and learn. At least I hope I can.
Yep, live and learn. Glad you are mending and were in good hands. Be careful out there!
Yowch! I’m happy to hear you are okay though, still with foot even if it is slightly damaged for now.
Glad to hear you are ok. Funny you should point out that your ER visit was quick and efficient. I am still scarred by Illinois ER visits that easily took up an entire day or night – 8 hours was the average wait I would say. I think the longest I’ve ever had to wait here in OH was 2, maybe 3 hours – and that was when the patient had to be admitted, so it included getting settled in the room and visiting. It’s sad when you need to determine the extent of your injury based on if you want to waste an entire day in the ER – am I hurt bad enough to go sit there for 8-12 hours? Don’t think so!!
At least you told us after the fact. Thank you. I am glad you are all right, and it’s nothing worse than a few stitches. But. Really, Daddy! Canvas deck shoes and an axe?!? Even I know better than that, and I’m considered the one who forgets to think! Tsk, tsk… 🙂
Little draclet, how cruel you can be sometimes. I already said I knew the shoes were all wrong for what I was doing.
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It seems, perhaps, that you “didn’t think.” Maybe I came by it honestly. Or, you could be getting senile in your old age…
But seriously, you are all right? I worry a little. Possibly as a side effect to being pregnant. Or just being me. 🙂
I’m fine. 4 stitches worth of pain and I had to throw out a cheap pair of shoes. I was just thinking of getting stuff done. But now it will take longer. 🙁
Draclet he can’t be getting senile in his old age because he’s not old!