quietfly Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Damn that sucks.... how you recover soon man! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted July 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Thanks everyone for the kind words. Well, the story continues, rather than wait till the 12th (tomorrow) we decided to seek a second opinion. So I called the burn center in Chapel Hill NC. At first they told me to come up there immediately and come to their emergency room, but being that we're 3 1/2 hours away they arranged for us to be there by 1:00pm the next day, which was this past Friday. My local hospital hadn't even cut away any of the blisters to examine how extensive the burns were. When we arrived at the burn center they immediately cut away the blisters and admitted me to the hospital. Saturday morning the washing began. After my fingers were scrubbed clean I had a team of six doctors come in and examine me. Anyway, the diagnosis is 2nd and 3rd degree burns borderline skin grafts needed. So they told me to come back Tuesday (yesterday) and I got a good report. They said I had made remarkable progress and if things kept going like they are the skin grafts probably would not be necessary. Now I'm having to go through the rehabilitation and stretching exercises. And the stretching exercises I think are the worst of all. In two weeks I will have to go back to the burn center and be fitted with a compression glove which will correct the blood flow in my finger. Again I'm posting this to stress please please be careful. Keep something to immerse your hand in or somewhere you can pour cold water on a burn. This alone would have kept my burn from being so deep. And if you can work in a glove, then by all means do so. Here's the latest pictures. The first two are from Friday when I first arrived at the burn center. The next two are from Tuesday (my last report). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 That's great news! Good thing you followed up with it! Hope you feeling a little less pain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferree Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Mike, Great report. We hope and pray your progress continues as quickly as it has!! Kenneth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Mike, My mom used to say, every time one of my kids had a problem, "This, too, shall pass". I'm sure it will for you, too. Stay strong, and have faith. I'm rooting for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSC Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Hang in there ... looks like progress is being made .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane's Custom Baits Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 That's why I made my post in Don'ts for newbies yesterday, I just need to upload the photos of my burns. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Mac Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I am sorry that happened to you. I hope your recovery is quick; with no secondary issues. Hope the pain isn't as bad as it looks like it is ( to me anyway ). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted July 13, 2012 Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 I know a little bit about burns . Looks like you can get by without grafts from what I can tell . Wish I could say it wasn't goin to be painful to heal . But I wouldn't count on doing much with that hand for months . Whatever you do as it heals don't let that skin get dried out and scab up . Use some vitamin E oil on it and it won't scar as bad . I'm sitting here gritting my teeth Just looking at it . Been there done something similar . When I say I hurt for Ya I MEAN IT. Damn . Get well friend . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshimotoson Posted July 15, 2012 Report Share Posted July 15, 2012 I feel your pain!!! You got it worse than I did. Let me add to the cause of why to take precautions. Here's what I did a couple months ago. Just goes to show that it can happen anytime. I've been pouring for about 8 years now. Josh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattlures Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wow thats a good one! hope you heal fast. I have had two good burns in my past but I havent had one in probably 8 years. As soon as you loose your fear is when the plastic gets you. I try and stay scared of it! I catch myself being careless every once in a while and then I remind myself how bad those burns hurt. I feel for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobothewizard Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Sorry for your pain man but this is why i always wear gloves, saftey glasses and a breathing mask. Always wear protection. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted July 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Well it was back to the burn center today guys. 3 1/2 hours there and 3 1/2 hours back, but I got a great report. NO SKIN GRAFTS. Also no more bandages. I do have to keep sunblock on it 24 hours a day 7 days a week and a strong moisturizer. But I can get back in the river, so smallies watch out! I am having to wear a compression glove now. I've got more pictures for you though. The first two are from 2 weeks ago that was the last visit to the burn center. The next one is today's. If you notice the funny stripes across my other fingers that's from the compression glove and take my word for it, they gave that thing the right name because it has compression. Again thanks so much for all the prayers and well wishes. The doctor really thought it miraculous how the wounds closed up and healed so quickly. I know Someone Higher Up is watching out for me. And wizard you're absolutely right, when it comes to hot plastic, no matter what the situation is, there is no room for complacency guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajames16 Posted July 25, 2012 Report Share Posted July 25, 2012 Glad to see you are doing good and no skin grafts. I hope you slay 'em next time your out on the water, you deserve it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayburnGuy Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Glad to hear your healing well Mike. Hope you kick some smallie butt when you make it to the river. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 Good things happen to good people. Congrats. on dodging the skin graft bullet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted January 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 (edited) I pulled this back up for new members Edited January 17, 2013 by carolinamike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Hope you get healed up soon. I no that was very painful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferree Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thank God your OK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 I got lucky everything turned out great. Just remember there's a lot to be said for gloves and cold water. A little bit of scarring but besides that I'm good to go. As you can tell from the picture, not really enough scarring to notice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass4Me Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Get well soon Mike. I know of some gloves that may work to prevent burns from spills.,Not sure about heat from holding items. The gloves are pilot gloves the Air Force use. They are made of Nomex and . Thin leather in the palms and bottom of the fingers. Great finger dexderity yet the nomex is fire retardent to 700 degrees or more.This company charges $32 a pair. How much would your co-pay at the emergency room be if you didn't wear them? I have a couple pair as the pilots always needed them and our shop issued them out. We were allowed 2 pair a year as they also worked for early winter weather. http://www.gibson-barnes.com/prod-293962/Nomex-Flying-Gloves.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassinfool Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Glad to see you have recovered so well, Mark. It's pretty remarkable to see you come away with such minimal damage, especially with those 3rd degree burns as most of those do require at least a few skin grafts. I wish I could post pictures from some of the stuff I have seen come through the ER, but for one thing it is against the law for me to do so and secondly some people here probably couldn't stomach it. I know some of the things I have seen have been hard for me to handle, mostly because I absolutely hate dealing with burns. How have the nerves in your damaged areas done? I know sometimes they have a hard time re-innervating the new skin and you get a loss of feeling, sometimes a little and sometimes a lot. I'm assuming the dexterity of your fingers is back as well judging by your pictures as your hands have healed remarkably well. I have had a few minor burns from a sprue that hadn't cooled entirely dripping out a few drops onto my hand when removing the bait but other than that I have been very fortunate. I have a pretty gruesome story about a guy who picked up a downed power line in his yard and the damage it causes the human body if any one is curious about that kind of stuff. I know some people have weak stomachs and wish to avoid any discussion of injuries/gore etc, but if any of you are interested I will post it for you all to read. If nothing else, please heed this warning whenever dealing with power lines: DO NOT under any circumstances touch them! I know that seems like common sense but you would be surprised at what some people will do. My grandfather was a foreman for AL power for 43 years and always told me that no matter what, even if a line is supposed to be down and not live to always let the power company come out and handle it. I know he saw more than a few people get electrocuted and lose limbs or die from the injuries they sustained from the electricity. Take care everyone, be careful and watch what you are doing as even those with all the experience such as Mike can have accidents! Once again, great to see you make such a wonderful recovery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slammingjack Posted January 19, 2013 Report Share Posted January 19, 2013 Glad to see you have recovered so well, Mark. It's pretty remarkable to see you come away with such minimal damage, especially with those 3rd degree burns as most of those do require at least a few skin grafts. I wish I could post pictures from some of the stuff I have seen come through the ER, but for one thing it is against the law for me to do so and secondly some people here probably couldn't stomach it. I know some of the things I have seen have been hard for me to handle, mostly because I absolutely hate dealing with burns. How have the nerves in your damaged areas done? I know sometimes they have a hard time re-innervating the new skin and you get a loss of feeling, sometimes a little and sometimes a lot. I'm assuming the dexterity of your fingers is back as well judging by your pictures as your hands have healed remarkably well. I have had a few minor burns from a sprue that hadn't cooled entirely dripping out a few drops onto my hand when removing the bait but other than that I have been very fortunate. I have a pretty gruesome story about a guy who picked up a downed power line in his yard and the damage it causes the human body if any one is curious about that kind of stuff. I know some people have weak stomachs and wish to avoid any discussion of injuries/gore etc, but if any of you are interested I will post it for you all to read. If nothing else, please heed this warning whenever dealing with power lines: DO NOT under any circumstances touch them! I know that seems like common sense but you would be surprised at what some people will do. My grandfather was a foreman for AL power for 43 years and always told me that no matter what, even if a line is supposed to be down and not live to always let the power company come out and handle it. I know he saw more than a few people get electrocuted and lose limbs or die from the injuries they sustained from the electricity. Take care everyone, be careful and watch what you are doing as even those with all the experience such as Mike can have accidents! Once again, great to see you make such a wonderful recovery! Man that looks so much better! I now make sure I have a tub of water near, just in case. I wear oven mutts that go all the way up to my elbows. Don't know if thats good enough and I don't want to fine out the hard way. That hand looks real good now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llokkii Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sorry you had to go through that, but glad you took photos. I just got my first batch of plastisol today and have been a little anxious about working with it. Taking my time getting everything lined up. I would have never thought about having a quenching bucket ready, (but in hindsight it would seem like something i should/will have available). Thanks for thinking about us newbies and reminding us that hot plastic is no joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ray Posted March 12, 2015 Report Share Posted March 12, 2015 (edited) Man my friend just burned his arm last night. He was mixing the plastisol in the Pyrex cup and some of it splattered on his forearm. We wear a facemask, gloves and goggles. I haven't been burned yet but I don't want that to happen to me. We are both going to start wearing long sleeve shirts when we work with hot plastic. Edited March 12, 2015 by Big Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
