windcatcher 0 #1 March 26, 2005 anybody know how deep a cut has to be to need stitches? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 March 26, 2005 Quoteanybody know how deep a cut has to be to need stitches? eh, just get some duct tape, it'll work.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #3 March 26, 2005 thanks actually, I probably don't need anything, it should heal itself right? Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #4 March 26, 2005 Quotethanks actually, I probably don't need anything, it should heal itself right? eventually... I have a nice scar on my knee from a dirtbike wreck from about 10 years ago... probably should have gone and got it stichted up, but didn't.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #5 March 26, 2005 Actually, check out these: http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jhtml?id=prod1214&skuid=sku301214&CATID=100946&navAction=push&navCount=0 They'd probably help alot.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 March 26, 2005 www.webmd.com Moderators need to make this URL sticky based on some of the medical questions that get asked here.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #7 March 26, 2005 sweeeeeeet thanks for the help, I'll have to check them out in a few days if my cut still looks deep I appreciate it Justin Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #8 March 26, 2005 IIRC, if the wound has been open more than 6-8 hours then it cannot be stitched shut.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 March 26, 2005 No problem Also, I'd recommend the Band-Aid brand liquid bandage stuff too. It works great, and lasts for days. Best part is that it isn't painful at all. The "New Skin" brand of stuff hurts like hell, as I think a good part of it is Alcohol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #10 March 26, 2005 If in doubt do the following..... 1. Drink a couple of shots of that cough syrup with the gold flakes in it. 2. Grab a roll of duct tape and do the round de round. 3. If it hurts repeat step # 1 until it doesn't Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #11 March 26, 2005 QuoteIf in doubt do the following..... 1. Drink a couple of shots of that cough syrup with the gold flakes in it. 2. Grab a roll of duct tape and do the round de round. 3. If it hurts repeat step # 1 until it doesn't Truly great advice. It's even funnier b/c I've actually done shit like that before. Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #12 March 26, 2005 QuoteIIRC, if the wound has been open more than 6-8 hours then it cannot be stitched shut. Usually it is 12-24 hrs, but it can be sutured even after 24 hrs.It depends on the location, how deep it is, and the physician. The longer someone waits, the higher the infection risk becomes. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #13 March 26, 2005 when in doubt, go to the doc. stitches will leave you with a smaller, less painful scar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #14 March 26, 2005 I've had a LOT of stitches. Don't be afraid, go get it checked out before it is too late to close it, otherwise everything under the sun will find it's way into the wound, and pulling crap out of it is worse than getting stitches. (Every have to pull a LONG hair out of a wound OUCH!) If the wound is in a non bendy area, it's likely that the doc will use a butterfly bandage kinda thingy, they are a lot more popular than when I used to accidentally carve myself up. I had a neice who ended up with like 180 of those little butterfly buggers after some major bone surgery. Her mom had had the same surgery 10 years before and had to have the same number of stitches, so lots of improvements have been made.skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoBob 0 #15 March 27, 2005 The last time I cut my head off the doc was able to stick it back on. Only problem is he put on upside down."I'm not a gynecologist but I will take a look at it" RB #1295, Smokey Sister #1, HellFish #658, Dirty Sanchez #194, Muff Brothers #3834, POPS #9614, Orfun Foster-Parent?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivingNurse 0 #16 March 27, 2005 Rub dirt in it and take a lap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #17 March 27, 2005 ouch.........ick..... I think I'll be okay. I haven't gone to get stitches yet....it would be nice to see how long I can live life without them. The cut doesn;t look nearly as deep as it did last night,but now my foot hurts to walk on it or even put pressure on it. ah well, I'll survive Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shellybellyfly 0 #18 March 27, 2005 I think that if you have gotten it to stop bleeding you will be ok. IMHO. Hope it gets better though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #19 March 27, 2005 thank you sweetie Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Girlfalldown 0 #20 March 27, 2005 What the hell is wrong with you? Go get stitches! Don't you know how cool stitches are? THey leave a train track thingy on your skin and you can make up all kinds of stories about how you got the scar! But if you don't get them that NexCare stuff is really great. Its what they use at hospitals to cover wounds and hold them together while they heal. I have a nice big square of it on my neck right now! You can even shower with it and it won't come off. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites soulshine 0 #21 March 27, 2005 QuoteTHey leave a train track thingy on your skin and you can make up all kinds of stories about how you got the scar! So true! I've had my had cut on twice. First time it was a line and the second time it was a V shape. The two scars blend together so it looks like I have the mark of Zorro on my hand. Add to that the train track thing from stiches and it makes for some great stories! Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #22 March 27, 2005 no Shannon...I will not get stitches!!!!! I'm a brat, remember? what did you do to your neck? I may try and get something at Walmart tomorrow--I don;t like shopping there though, and need the $$ for something else....it's okay though, I'll show you my scar some day if I have one Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amanduh 0 #23 March 27, 2005 Just put super glue on it. It works for everying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TrophyHusband 0 #24 March 27, 2005 if you have to ask, you don't need stitches. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hungarianchick 0 #25 March 27, 2005 QuoteIf in doubt do the following..... 1. Drink a couple of shots of that cough syrup with the gold flakes in it. Quote That stuff is F%^*@#$ nasty! You better off Robitussin! "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
windcatcher 0 #19 March 27, 2005 thank you sweetie Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #20 March 27, 2005 What the hell is wrong with you? Go get stitches! Don't you know how cool stitches are? THey leave a train track thingy on your skin and you can make up all kinds of stories about how you got the scar! But if you don't get them that NexCare stuff is really great. Its what they use at hospitals to cover wounds and hold them together while they heal. I have a nice big square of it on my neck right now! You can even shower with it and it won't come off. -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soulshine 0 #21 March 27, 2005 QuoteTHey leave a train track thingy on your skin and you can make up all kinds of stories about how you got the scar! So true! I've had my had cut on twice. First time it was a line and the second time it was a V shape. The two scars blend together so it looks like I have the mark of Zorro on my hand. Add to that the train track thing from stiches and it makes for some great stories! Bombing for peace is like fucking for virginity! ~DEVIOUS BEEF~~FGF #69~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #22 March 27, 2005 no Shannon...I will not get stitches!!!!! I'm a brat, remember? what did you do to your neck? I may try and get something at Walmart tomorrow--I don;t like shopping there though, and need the $$ for something else....it's okay though, I'll show you my scar some day if I have one Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #23 March 27, 2005 Just put super glue on it. It works for everying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #24 March 27, 2005 if you have to ask, you don't need stitches. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hungarianchick 0 #25 March 27, 2005 QuoteIf in doubt do the following..... 1. Drink a couple of shots of that cough syrup with the gold flakes in it. Quote That stuff is F%^*@#$ nasty! You better off Robitussin! "I love cooking with wine. Sometimes I even put it in the food." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
