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03-20-2011, 08:40 PM

#91

Delbra

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Ouch! It happen to me also. The miracle is that your finger grows back .

03-20-2011, 08:53 PM

#92

charlotte37830

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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!!

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Originally Posted by Delbra

Ouch! It happen to me also. The miracle is that your finger grows back .

03-20-2011, 09:04 PM

#93

connie d

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So sorry. I hope it heals very fast. I guess that means we should all be very careful when useing the rotary cutters.

03-20-2011, 09:58 PM

#94

snicktrain

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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.

03-20-2011, 10:52 PM

#95

sewingmom3

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Been there ,done that, not fun. My sympathy's to you

03-21-2011, 05:28 AM

#96

janb

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I am an easy bleeder - have been on coumadin for some time...so am super careful when handling sharps things...even pin pricks can cause a real problem for me.

03-21-2011, 05:31 AM

#97

Karen's Kreations

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OUCH! Been there, done that. Hope it doesn't hold you back for long.

03-21-2011, 05:35 AM

#98

JudyVA

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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!!!

03-21-2011, 05:48 AM

#99

whatever

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I did this too I now fold my pointer finger under so its out of the way and I still can hold the ruler in place. hope you heal soon I know your pain

03-21-2011, 06:19 AM

#100

sherriequilts

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Quote:

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.

Now, would you be calling that a Blessing?