I'm so Clumsy......

[DianaB]

I was fixing supper last night and slicing up some yellow squash. I was in a hurry because I already had the fish frying and I ended up slicing a big chunk out of the end of my thumb. It really hurt when I did it and bled quite a bit. In fact, it's still bleeding a little bit but it's not bad enough for stitches but, man, I sure took out a good chunk. That's what I get for sharpening my knives and being in a hurry!!!

[Tiramisu]

Ouch! I've tried and tried, but can't seem to hold my fingers like the TV chefs do. Haven't we all done the same? Glad it's gonna be OK.

[katcarasella]

Ohhh, been there done that Diana....Glad to hear you don't need stitches...
Hope it's not throbbing to bad today.

[DianaB]

It's not throbbing but it does keep trying to bleed. I'm so aggravated at myself for even doing it!!!

[Janet]

Did a piece come completely off your thumb? Ouch!!!!! I've cut myself plenty of times and the pain is horrible. I've been lucky though...it's been quite some time since I've cut myself...I'm either getting better at it...or not cooking as much.....LOL...I think it's the latter...

[Blueyes]

Diana, are you sure you don't need stitches? Mike cut his finger a few weeks ago. It wasn't very big, but it was deep. We couldn't get it to stop bleeding (blood thinners) and he ended up getting 5 stitches plus one on the inside. If it keeps bleeding you might get it checked out.

[DianaB]

Originally Posted by Janet

Did a piece come completely off your thumb? Ouch!!!!!..........

I have a flap of skin barely holding on. I left it on there to try and keep it from bleeding.

Betsi, it's deeper than the first layer of skin but I don't think that stitches would help anything. I have a couple of band-aids on it with neosporin. It's not hurting unless I bump it and then it bleeds a little. I'll be fine......I cross my heart!!!!