Trip to the hospital

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01-30-2009, 02:04 PM
rmmcel2001

Trip to the hospital

So first I would like to say thank you to Maestro Livi for how freaking sharp your new grind is.

So I got a new razor and this was the third time shaving with it.

All went well...great shave and all.........

When I was done I was cleaning the razor and drying it off when I slipped. Blood was every where. I went to the hospital and got two measly stitches and a tetanus shot. Fun!

Just thought I would share my 4 hour shaving experience. The doctor asked "How did you cut yourself so bad with a mach 3" I laughed!:rofl2:
01-30-2009, 02:31 PM
mlangstr

Well I hope you will enjoy your shaving experiences for a long time..

good luck with your cut..

Maarten
01-30-2009, 02:35 PM
Dups

Wow! This serves as a reminder that a blade should always be treated with the utmost respect. hehe

Hope it heals up soon.
01-30-2009, 03:18 PM
sbrouwers

(The doctor asked "How did you cut yourself so bad with a mach 3"):roflmao

Sucks to hear about the cut, but thats damn funny right there!
01-30-2009, 03:29 PM
thebigspendur

When I first started with a straight the worst cuts I got were not on my face but on my fingers. You really need to be careful and know where your body parts are in relation to the razor at all times.
01-30-2009, 08:17 PM
sensei_kyle

Yeah, been there, done that. I was drying one of my 5/8 razors and cut on my left middle finger near the tip, all the way to the bone. I used superglue with good results. My doctor friend told me I probably should have had at least 3 stitches. I wasn't in the mood to deal with the emergency room.
01-30-2009, 08:27 PM
stdreb27

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01-30-2009, 08:29 PM
Joed

Quote:

Originally Posted by sensei_kyle

Yeah, been there, done that. I was drying one of my 5/8 razors and cut on my left middle finger near the tip, all the way to the bone. I used superglue with good results. My doctor friend told me I probably should have had at least 3 stitches. I wasn't in the mood to deal with the emergency room.

Way to go! :rock::rock: Sounds like something I would do. :nj
01-30-2009, 08:38 PM
zib

I have a Livi, They are great shavers, dangerously sharp. I have to say that the Livi is my Favorite. I was wondering if you got chastised by your significant other. I know mine would have said, "I knew you'd wind up cutting yourself!:chop:
01-30-2009, 09:38 PM
RayG

Oh, man. Now you just dulled the blade.;)

Seriously, glad it turned out ok.
01-30-2009, 10:11 PM
loueedacat

I made the mistake of catching a razor that I dropped. OWCH. took so long to get that to stop bleeding.

Now:

1. I always keep my razor hand dry throughout the shave.
2. I practice jumping away from the sink so that I'll have the right reflex reaction if it happens again.
3. I NEVER shave without underwear.
01-30-2009, 10:39 PM
bpave777

Well at least your covered for tetanus for the next ten years <g>

Last booster I got was a few years ago after putting a rusty nail through my foot.
01-30-2009, 10:40 PM
matt321

So while you are staggering around trying to avoid passing out from blood loss, you call to the wife, "Quick, get the camera. I must take a photo for the forum!" :roflmao
01-30-2009, 11:42 PM
singlewedge

Follow the rule of the kitchen. Always wipe the blade sharp side away from you.:nono:

I cut the end of my finger off once in the kitchen. Bled for 3 hours while I prepped 1 handed, the other over a garbage can with 3 latex gloves on. The ER burned the end of the finger closed.
01-31-2009, 05:14 PM
CloseShave

Every time I read one of these stories I am reminded that the German word for a straight razor is literally translated as shaving KNIFE. We all handle knives with extreme care and are reminded that we should treat our razors with the same caution.

Glad to hear you were able to get your wound stitched up promptly.
01-31-2009, 05:28 PM
FloorPizza

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayG

Oh, man. Now you just dulled the blade.;)

Seriously, glad it turned out ok.

LOL, now that's just funny!! :)

I've only seriously cut a finger one time. I was carrying a large piece of glass that just flat broke for no reason. It laid open my right pinky like a fine filet. Now I've never been squeamish about blood, gore, or needles, but I must admit, I about had an out of body experience when the Doc stuck me with the needle to numb the finger before the stitches; it *hurt*, and it hurt *really bad*. I told the Doc I felt like a whimp. He replied that 75% of all the nerve endings in your body are in your finger and toe tips (yeah, everyone knows where the *other* 25% are, right? ;) ).

Moral of the story: if your finger hurts alot and you feel like a whimp, don't. There's alot of very angry nerve endings there that aren't a bit happy about being sliced in two.

Heal up soon, man.
01-31-2009, 05:52 PM
sflores

Quote:

Originally Posted by loueedacat

I made the mistake of catching a razor that I dropped. OWCH. took so long to get that to stop bleeding.

Now:

1. I always keep my razor hand dry throughout the shave.
2. I practice jumping away from the sink so that I'll have the right reflex reaction if it happens again.
3. I NEVER shave without underwear.

It's a lot better to ruin a pair of undies than something else... :rofl2:
01-31-2009, 06:23 PM
nun2sharp

Quote:

Originally Posted by sflores

It's a lot better to ruin a pair of undies than something else... :rofl2:

If you think a pair of cotton BVDs are going to save you, youd better think again!
01-31-2009, 06:28 PM
JMS

Hope you didn't chip the edge of the razor on your bone!

;):D

I hope you heal quickly!!
02-01-2009, 12:25 AM
Philadelph

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt321

So while you are staggering around trying to avoid passing out from blood loss, you call to the wife, "Quick, get the camera. I must take a photo for the forum!" :roflmao

I've done that. The pics are floating around somewhere. Only difference was my girlfriend wasn't home so I had to do it all myself lol. She wasn't happy about the blood on the bed and carpet. Hey, her fault for not being there!
02-01-2009, 01:48 AM
grottolord

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rmmcel2001

So first I would like to say thank you to Maestro Livi for how freaking sharp your new grind is.

So I got a new razor and this was the third time shaving with it.

All went well...great shave and all.........

When I was done I was cleaning the razor and drying it off when I slipped. Blood was every where. I went to the hospital and got two measly stitches and a tetanus shot. Fun!

Just thought I would share my 4 hour shaving experience. The doctor asked "How did you cut yourself so bad with a mach 3" I laughed!:rofl2:

here's some damage
02-01-2009, 02:02 AM
errnest

Quote:

Originally Posted by singlewedge

Follow the rule of the kitchen. Always wipe the blade sharp side away from you.:nono:

I failed to do that washing my 10 inch chef knife, the doctor said I was extremely lucky to miss the tendons in the knuckle. 4 stiches.
02-01-2009, 04:54 AM
honedright

Geez dude! Welcome to the world of straight razors......

Yeah, they're sharp. :chop:

Scott
02-01-2009, 05:04 AM
stdreb27

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt321

So while you are staggering around trying to avoid passing out from blood loss, you call to the wife, "Quick, get the camera. I must take a photo for the forum!" :roflmao

I can't find it right now, But a dude on another forum I frequent about aquariums, shot a nail through his hand and had the foresight to photograph it for the forum

Quote:

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

If you think a pair of cotton BVDs are going to save you, youd better think again!

No joke