I don't get why Caesar's aren't treated like the major abdominal surgery that they are? Not to say that women shouldn't be able to have one for whatever reason, but if they do have one they need proper analgesia and physio etc! It's a big deal, even without all the extra stuff that comes with having a baby.
This is not meant to be!!
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Cath
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How's your finger today @snowbunny
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I’m sure Shadow had no idea! I’ve gone back to careful feeding, putting the carcasses in their bowls and having them wait until told to take it. Normal stuff!
Other than that, I’m cautious but only because I don’t want to get my finger bashed, nothing else.
I have to clean this daily with soap and water because of the risk of infection in the bone. Dogs’ mouths have some funky bacteria in them, and adding that (and raw chicken!) to a crushed bone isn’t the best scenario
Thanks for asking, Cath. Yesterday it felt better after a day of total rest where I barely moved it. I had a rude awakening in the night when I tried to rest my head on it, and I’m trying not to think about washing time which is coming up after our morning walk
Ouch! There’s not much you can do about avoiding it in your sleep, is there? Good luck with the washing.
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Oh blimey, I thought I was doing really well by not clicking on the picture of @snowbunny 's finger and then scrolling through was treated to the vision of @SwampDonkey 's knee
Hope your finger is ok now Fiona x
Hope your finger is ok now Fiona x
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Ooops, maybe I should put Swampy’s knee behind a spoiler, too!
The finger feels better with being rested - the rest of me doesn’t, mind! - and I have two check-ups this week. It’s still pink at the end, so at least there’s good blood flow, and no signs of infection that I can see, but it’s still totally mangled and minging
The finger feels better with being rested - the rest of me doesn’t, mind! - and I have two check-ups this week. It’s still pink at the end, so at least there’s good blood flow, and no signs of infection that I can see, but it’s still totally mangled and minging
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Cath
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Thank you! It is actually getting noticeably better now. I had a check-up yesterday, and the doctor was happy with it - although told me I should NOT be washing it with soap and water, and should be using betadine instead, and who then wrapped it up so I look like Bamm-Bamm Rubble
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Just back from the hospital. All is well. The X-ray showed no sign of infection, which doesn't surprise me because it's feeling good and looking good. The doctor didn't even unwrap it! I asked about the stitches and he told me to go to the first aid centre to have them removed "after ten days". I asked if this was ten days after the accident or ten days from now. He waved vaguely and said "when they are dry and it seems they are ready". Very precise and medical.
So that's it, other than the stitches coming out, no check-ups are necessary unless something goes horribly wrong. Would I be stupid to take the stitches out myself? I really don't like going to the doctor at the best of times and now with covid, I'm even less inclined!
So that's it, other than the stitches coming out, no check-ups are necessary unless something goes horribly wrong. Would I be stupid to take the stitches out myself? I really don't like going to the doctor at the best of times and now with covid, I'm even less inclined!
Emily_Babbelhund
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I vastly prefer to take my own stitches out. I'm not saying you SHOULD, just that you CAN.
My thoughts exactly. My stitches never lastI vastly prefer to take my own stitches out. I'm not saying you SHOULD, just that you CAN.
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I would try snipping them out myself, use an antiseptic spray or cream after though. That's all the nurse will do.
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Perfect. I have just ordered a sterile suture remover from Swann-Morton so I shall do that when the time is right 
It's always best to be prepared for suture failure 
Beanwood
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Yup, take them out yourself, being mindful of course of not introducing infection through the stitch itself pull up knot gently and snip underneath. Maybe send a photo to your sister first to check the wound looks healed enough to remove? Or we call all advise over Skype? 
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Haha! It's looking good right now. I changed my dressing today and let it air for a bit.
I really want to clean/cut my nail but that’s going to have to wait a while longer!
I really want to clean/cut my nail but that’s going to have to wait a while longer!
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My sister laughed at my stitches. How rude.