Well the GA hospital here is nice...

joeparaski

mrbigbluelight wrote: »

There's a safety video that I pushed the Safety Department at work to get called, "Remember Charlie".


http://www.safetyvideosnow.com/Remember_Charlie_Safety_Video_p/pt1.htm

(link has a very short preview)

It deals with a dude named Charlie Morecraft who was involved in a fire at an oil refinery.
Long story short: as Charlie himself tells the story, it was a fire that was a result of his own doing.

Best safety video I've ever seen.

One of the MAJOR points that Charlie himself points out is that while the fire that burned 45% of his body definitely hurt him, it also hurt those around him.

His dad had a heart attack and died in the parking lot of the hospital after seeing his son in the emergency room the day of the fire.
His mother, who was at his side every day he was in the hospital, withered away.
He and his wife divorced.
His oldest daughter, a straight A student all her life, had her grades plummet after the accident. She attempted suicide.

....and, as Charlie himself told the story (and courageously told on himself, too), it went on and on and on.


My point ?

We all take shortcuts, we all have attacks of "It won't happen to me".
But we all have to remember: our actions don't just affect us.
They sometimes impact those around us more severely.

So Ben, get better. Soon !
And get better at starting fires soon, too !

You have kids counting on you.


P.S. the pain, while bad, will pass sooner than you think.

Holy crap....they want over $600 for that safety video!!

Joe

mrbigbluelight

joeparaski wrote: »

Holy crap....they want over $600 for that safety video!!

Joe

Yes, but all safety videos are expensive, even the ones with the "Gee, Bill, I'm not sure if you should stick your d**k into that electrical panel while you're standing in water !" advice.
This one is good. And on DVD, you spread the costs over 10/20/? years and it is pretty cheap.


And, Ben, be sure to listen to those who are advising you to go to PT.

It's like the commercial for Aamco Transmissions (or is it Cottman ?):
"You can pay me now, or you can pay me later".

One way or another, you will have to do PT. Do it now, do it religiously, and get 'er done !

It sounds like you have a good grip on things, try to keep your positive attitude, and it'll all be good.

Good luck !!

lightman1

Dumbass!:D

ben62670

lightman1 wrote: »

Dumbass!:D

I was waiting for that:)

Infection wise I think it is doing pretty good. I lost more skin when cleaning it. It was pretty bloody so I didn't take a pic, and I was in a hurry to get it wrapped again. My wrist is hurting pretty deep, my elbow, and my finger too. I am real nervous about it getting infected.

SolidSqual

I hope I don't find pieces of you dried on my cables . . .

BIZILL

SolidSqual wrote: »

I hope I don't find pieces of you dried on my cables . . .

duuude! i so was gonna say the same thing yesterday. lol. puss adds capacitance doesn't it??? i'll give your cables a bad review, man...don't eff with me. truth is, i refrained from saying this earlier just in case he decides, as one would with tea-bagging, to spite my cables. but i am sure he already has mine all packaged up and ready for shipping. so i feel i'm safe now.:D

ben62670

Don't worry the pus dries clear, and has the dialectic constraint of seaman. I thought flesh wrapped cables would make things more personable

Joe08867

Ouch, That'll Learn Ya!!

I have lost the hair on my arm doing something similar but luckily never burned.

Hope it heals up well. Keep it moist and the scarring will be minimized.

BIZILL

yo ben. did you ask the doc if glutamine would be of any aid???

ben62670

I see the Physical Terrorists in the morning. I'll ask them. Not looking forward to this one. Soak my arm in a whirlpool so the skin softens, and start scrubbing/peeling away. It's a gonna put a hurtin on me. I'm a little concerned. My elbow is starting to swell, and a couple joints in my fingers.

BIZILL

get doped up and have fun....

ben62670

The nurse kinda under her breath said in a southern voice "honey take another piel before ya go"

zingo

My prayers are with you Ben. That doesn't sound fun, but will be worth it in the long run.

BIZILL

pills 'n southern comfort. just have someone else drive you this time.;)

ben62670

Well they just called, and won't see me because I don't have insurance, or enough money to put down on a payment plan. Too bad I'm not an illegal alien. I'm a little more than a little pissed right now.

danger boy

Ben,

you gotta do something.. they can't just leave you hanging like that. you may have to make some calls or something.. but burns are so important that you keep making forward progress in both the healing and the PT part.

I feel for you man.

nadams

Man... that blows. I'd offer to marry you quick so you can jump on my insurance... but it's a bit of a drive for the nuptuals.

Seriously, this is a life-threatening issue, so they should have to treat you, right? Or is it just the PT that you can't get? You could do it yourself, but not knowing how much to take off, I don't think I'd recommend it.

ben62670

Well I was a little stressed out. I went and laid down for a few. I can still go back for a dressing change. Hopefully the doctor that saw me is there. She was real cool. She refilled my script without signing me back in. That saved me a whole extra ER billing. I will see what she says. She knows about my other medical conditions that prevent me from working so maybe she can help me out here. I am just so fed up with America's medical/SSI system. They wait till you are in critical condition before they help you out. You guys that are here know how often I am logged on, and it's not because I choose not to sleep I just can't.

BIZILL

i found that chunk behind you on the floor.

ben62670

Thanks Bro I needed the laugh. Well I gotta go help my daughter with her homework.
Ben

Face

Go throw a brink through a storefront, you'll get free medical care for your stay.

BIZILL

ben62670 wrote: »

Thanks Bro I needed the laugh. Well I gotta go help my daughter with her homework.
Ben

just trying to keep you smiling. too much reality at any given moment isn't always good.

Beekyman

Your guardian angel was obviously working overtime! I highly recommend getting as much care as possible for that burn. I had a similar burn about 15 years ago (Hot Bacon Grease) and I was treated with SILVADENE creme and daily bandage changes. They gave me some pills for pain management (Tylenol 3 perhaps?) and even after I thought I had healed up I found that I was very sensitive to sunlight and heat in the scarred area. I was lucky!
I hope your recovery goes well and that you find some relief from the pain.

In the future give one of these gadgets a try... http://www.flameengineering.com/Weed_Dragon.html
I use these all the time with great and safe results.

Take care and get well soon!

Face

Just a heads up on the SILVADENE, it can delay healing.

danger boy

The cooling effect of the Silvadene is incredible. I would not have been able to withstand the pain had it not been for the Silvadene.

SolidSqual

Awwww I think that's what my doctor gave me when I was a kid. Silvadene works wonders!!! . . . so does a Mom willingly to mix warm milk and honey with some hydrocodone and brandy:) Gotta love medicine by Mom. That was the first time I got drunk and did prescription meds. I think I read somewhere that good parents drink with their kids.

ben62670

Beekyman wrote: »

...even after I thought I had healed up I found that I was very sensitive to sunlight and heat in the scarred area. I was lucky!

I have been burned in small areas pretty good. I am going to be Mr Pasty white next summer. I am glad it's not the arm that gets hit by sunlight while driving. I imagine the sensation of stuff just brushing the scar is going to feel different.

Silvadene
I have heard that many times, but it doesn't really have that much of an effect on me. A friend helped me out with all the dressings I am going to need. My X just volunteered to scrub the loose skin off. I don't know how to take that. Is she being nice, or is it for her own pleasure

NotaSuv

danger boy wrote: »

The cooling effect of the Silvadene is incredible. I would not have been able to withstand the pain had it not been for the Silvadene.

A big 2X that

it was the only thing that made it able for me to deal with the constant pain...pills only took the edge off.....but I so looked forward to slathering on the Silvadene......

ben62670

Well she helped me out again tonight. I removed about 2 sq inches of skin again. The skin below the dead stuff cracked pretty deep. I flexed my wrist, and finger to loosen things up a bit. If lose any more layers I don't know if I will be able to keep doing it myself. I'm going to google the procedure to remove skin, and make saline solution. I can't think of the name of the procedure. Still a little woozy from cleaning it.

danger boy

ben62670 wrote: »

I removed about 2 sq inches of skin again. I can't think of the name of the procedure. Still a little woozy from cleaning it.

Debriding