I cut my arm, ended up in the hospital

17 years ago

Last night as I was leaving a coffee and dessert function at church, I stepped outside and fell while carrying a glass dish. My right arm landed on the broken dish and cut it to the bone. It sliced through a small artery. The paramedics used the lights and siren to get me to our local hospital. The ER doc looked at the laceration and said I needed a vascular surgeon so the ambulance took me to Des Moines, about 30 minutes away. An RN rode in the ambulance to help keep my tightly wrapped arm held high. My friend, Helen, also rode along. They had two IVs going and I had to use the bedpan so badly when we arrived. Then they took me to surgery. After surgery when I was all settled in a room, Helen called one of our pastors to come get her. I finally got to come home this afternoon. My arm is in a sling and I can't shower until Tuesday.

I took a Vicoden and am going to bed. I hope this post makes sense.

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glenda_al
17 years ago
Wow, I'm so sorry!
Healing thoughts for you!
lydia1959
17 years ago
Sending good thoughts your way!! I hope the arm will heal fine. ((Linda))
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gramzeeinmd
17 years ago
AAWWW Linda,
I am so sorry to hear this about your arm. Do take and get plenty of rest.
I will be thinking of you and sending some good vibes your way.
Deb
Linda Wayman
17 years ago
Linda, bless your heart!!!! I hope you heal soon without any complications.

Linda
grammahony
17 years ago
Well geesh Linda. All on coffee? I hope your heal quick, and feel better soon.
Leslie
sue36
17 years ago
How scary! I hope it heals quickly.
roseluver
17 years ago
What a freak accident!! You probably had to much chocolate!! LOL!!!! I am so sorry this happened to you. Take care..I'll keep you on my prayer list. Charlene
caroline94535
17 years ago
Oh my! I hurt for you. Please be careful and heal quickly.

((((Linda))))
sandy_in_ia
17 years ago
Good GRAVY, Linda! Just take it easy over the weekend! Let us know if you need ANYTHING! We are around for the weekend. I will give you a call in a day or 2 to see how you are doing!
ont_gal
17 years ago
holy hanna..what a close call.....healing thoughts go out to you Linda!
carol_in_california
17 years ago
Linda.....I am so sorry you had to have a vascular surgeon but glad the ER docs sent you to one.
I would come help you over the holiday weekend if I lived closer.
Heal quickly and stay safe.
(((((Linda)))))
donna37
17 years ago
What a horrible accident, glad you were able to get medical attention fast.
wildchild
17 years ago
What a horrible freak accident. I'm glad you got prompt and proper medical treatment. Take care, rest up and heal fast.
alisande
17 years ago
Oh, no! How quickly things can go from normal to emergency. Glad you got help so quickly. Get better quickly, too!
heather_on
17 years ago
((((((((((Linda))))))))))

I hope your arm heals quickly. You have had enough excitement for quite a while!
pattico_gw
17 years ago
Linda...I sure hope you have someone to help you in the next couple of days...

I'm so sorry all this happened. Heal quickly !!

patti
Cherryfizz
17 years ago
Ouch!

I am sorry this happened to you. Healing thoughts being sent your way.

Anne
Toni S
17 years ago
Sleep well Linda. I hope your arm heals good as new.
wanda_va
17 years ago
I am so sorry this happened, but glad you were able to get prompt and thorough medical treatment. Take care of yourself and rest over the weekend. Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Hugs!
danihoney
17 years ago
I had to laugh a little at the "I took a Vicodin, hope this makes sense" comment.

What a night, how scary this must have been. I'm glad you are alright and that they took such good care of you. Hope you are resting well now.
jemdandy
17 years ago
You slcied an artery and you are still alive. Count your blessings!!!
okwriter
17 years ago
Oh, how awful!

Sounds like you received excellent treatment quickly, which is such a blessing.

Healing prayers are coming your way ~
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
Wow, how scary and fast! I'm glad you're OK. I guess it could have been so much worse, but it still sounds really bad. From zero to emergency in nothing flat. Oy.

Take it easy, Linda. I hope you didn't sustain too much tendon or ligament or nerve damage.... I guess you would have mentioned that, huh?
jamielovescoffee__az
17 years ago
Oh my! That sounds horrific! I hope your vicodin kicks in soon so you can rest.

Jamie
lisa_fla
17 years ago
How awful that must have been! Hope your recovery goes quick.
barb_from_pa
17 years ago
Things really do happen in the blink of an eye! I am so sorry to hear about your accident, but thank goodness you had the proper medical treatment quickly. I wish you a speedy recovery.
jannie
17 years ago
Sounds scary, hurry up and heal!
brenda_in_tx
17 years ago
My goodness - you really did it up! Take care of yourself.
msmarion
17 years ago
Sending healhing thoughts your way. I thought a lady was supposed to make a grand entrance not a grand exit! LOL Hope you are feeling better today.
mamatoad
17 years ago
So sorry you had such a scary accident! Sending healing thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! Bettye
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
17 years ago
Healing thoughts! My goodness what a scare. Get well!

Gayle
alisande
17 years ago
Linda, how are you doing?
tami_ohio
17 years ago
We are sending you lots of healing thoughts and prayers, Linda!

Tami
caflowerluver
17 years ago
Sorry to hear about your fall and the cut on your arm. I hope you are healing nicely and getting lots of rest. Get well soon.
Clare
summer_tx
17 years ago
That sounds horrible Linda. :( Hope you are feeling better really soon and your arm heals nicely. Check in when you can.
bopeep
17 years ago
I am so sorry to hear this, but you are in our ((PRAYERS))
bopeep
linda_in_iowa
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for the good wishes. I had no energy today. My neighbor went grocery shopping for me. She also cleaned up my dishes and kitchen sink. Tomorrow she is going to vacuum my living room that I vacuumed Monday. Jake is shedding. She is also going to wash my hair in the kitchen sink. A nurse friend told me how to shower with my hand held shower, a kitchen chair in the tub and my arm resting on top of my head. It worked.
glenda_al
17 years ago
Special healing thoughts for you, gal friend!
Two years ago, I broke my wrist, and had a plate implanted.
I feel your pain.

Good luck thoughts!
hayjud_mn
17 years ago
Linda, I'm so sorry! That sounds like a nasty cut. My guess is that you are feeling even worse today. Please take it easy.

You must have a very special neighbor. What a great helper!

Do you think you need to start using plastic!.....
Ducking and running!
linda_in_iowa
Original Author
17 years ago
Judy, my friend that rode in the ambulance with me said she is going to buy me a metal baking dish. She said when the ambulance here in town had their lights and siren on, they have a button on the dash that turns the signal lights green.
Two of my fingers are numb because of the severed ulnar nerve. Will take 18 months to two years for that nerve to heal, if it ever does. The artery that was severed was a small artery and the surgeon just tied it off.
nodakgal
17 years ago
Holy cow Linda!!!!!!!
I agree with your friend on the baking dish!

(((Linda))) I hope you are pain free soon but gosh take it easy for a while til you feel better!
LorifromUtah
17 years ago
Wow Linda.
I'm glad this ended well.
You are a lucky lucky lady!

Wishing you a quick recovery!

Lori
wendylynders
17 years ago
Oh No! I am so sorry. I hope you are feeling so much better and that you heal quickly! No fun!

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flowerpotmama
17 years ago
Jeepers Linda! Who knew potlucking was so hazardous! Get well soon!

Danielle

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