lost my finger tip
#92
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Oak Ridge,TN
Posts: 823
I was wondering about that. I sliced my finger last week with the rotary cutter. Took off a pretty good chunk and was wondering if it would grow back or if I would have a flat-sided finger!!
Originally Posted by Delbra
Ouch! It happen to me also. The miracle is that your finger grows back .
#94
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Wa
Posts: 937
I, too, have been there, done that. Cutter jumped the ruler and just flat ran over (and cut off ) the tip of my index finger of my left hand, right handed. And, I'm alergic to neosporin. So, slow down and get better SOON.
#98
Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 68
Just have to join this section with my own story. Cut off the side of my left index finger and part of the fingernail, about an 1-1/2 long with my rotary cutter, just last week...took the piece to ER and they stitched it back on, waiting to see how it all heals...doesn't look very good right now...and I was cutting paper and using the ruler, just went too fast...live and learn...reassuring to know I am not the only one, but it is a hard way to learn.
No pain any longer, but bandage is a nuisance...the human body is a working miracle the way it heals and mends itself.
Thanks all for sharing as now I don't feel soooo clumsy!!!
No pain any longer, but bandage is a nuisance...the human body is a working miracle the way it heals and mends itself.
Thanks all for sharing as now I don't feel soooo clumsy!!!
#100
Super Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CA & NM
Posts: 1,120
Originally Posted by Cheshirecatquilter
Keep the finger bandaged for several days without disturbing it. Fingertips will regenerate to some extent. I lopped a chunk off my middle finger, dangling by a thread. I taped it back tightly into place, and it healed back on, and the tissue under it regenerated as well, so now the finger is about 1/8" longer than it used to be. Extra power for flipping someone the bird now.
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