Triggering (SI) - busting stitches

psychodarko · 16-05-2008, 04:42 PM

because of how deep my last lot of cuts were and that i keep acidentaly bustiong my stiches ive now been told that if i get an infection in it (which is likely) then i could very well end up losing my hand...you know just the kind of news to make you happy. so now im gonna go to the pub and spend lots of cash which i cant afford.

Lost-Odd-Sock · 16-05-2008, 04:52 PM

hey im really sorry about that news !! please just be careful and keep safe

much love

peanuttree

Animad · 16-05-2008, 05:04 PM

MAke sure its got a dressing on it and make sure it doesn't become dirty. Try not to get the the remaining stitches wet and you can put anti-bacterial cream on it, especially the bits where the stitches have burst. If you get an infection in it get it looked at asap and then the chance of it becoming bad enough for you to lose your hand will be greatly reduced.

Oliviaface · 16-05-2008, 06:01 PM

:( Keep safe, Sweetie.

psychodarko · 17-05-2008, 10:33 AM

i have a rediculously tight dressing on it that the Dr did an im not alowed to take it off for like 7-10 days even then it only comes off to be replaced im so worried about it

Animad · 17-05-2008, 11:30 AM

Are your fingers cold/numb/ discoloured/ have 'pins and needles' because of it? Or are they swollen? Can you still move your hand properly or is the bandage restricting the movement of your arm muscles. If it is you should go and get it looked at as bandages being too tight can cause a lot of problems. If where your cut is becomes more painful/ you have red lines going from the wound/top of the bandage up your arm then see a doctor