If it isn't one thing.... it's another

[addicted2dvd]

Yeah... I was really shocked to see how fast he bounced back from this one.

[Kathy]

Pictures please.  I can't help it, I want to see it.

[addicted2dvd]

I don't get to see this brother as much as I would like... but I may be seeing him this weekend. If I do... I will be sure to get some pictures.

[Achim]

Pete, I am also glad your brother is up and about (is that how you say it...?).

However, I think Kathy wants pictures from when it was still fresh and everyone else hopes you will use spoiler tags for them.

[addicted2dvd]

Well... you don't have to worry there... as I just don't have pictures from when it was fresh.

[Dragonfire]

And I'm very thankful for that.

[Kathy]

Well... you don't have to worry there... as I just don't have pictures from when it was fresh.

Darn! Of course his injury couldn't match up to some of the things I've seen. The before and after pictures are what I find the most amazing. It boggles the mind the ability of the body to heal.

[addicted2dvd]

Sorry Kathy... where he was all the way in Baltimore I couldn't see him in the hospital. He was over once where he got out... and of course stupid me forgot to grab my camera. The next time I saw him the stitches were out. Now he might be over this weekend. I can try to get some after pictures if you like.

[addicted2dvd]

My brother showed up here today. I went ahead and took a few pics of how his arm looks today. What with him working in drywall... I think he may have went to work a little too early... it looks like it is getting infected a bit.

[spoiler=Fairly Fresh Scars][/spoiler]

[kahless]

I'm not an expert but I think the arm should be put in cast. Maybe you can check a possible combustion if you check the heat with your hand. A quark and cabbage bandage every 20 min. could help!

But: I would strongly recommend to visit a doctor.

Please forgive me if I couldn't find the correct medical translation - I did my very best!

[Kathy]

A cast? I'm curious of why you think so.

It looks like it's healing pretty good - I don't see redness or drainage. The raised lumpy area on the wrist looks like it came from an IV site.

Now THAT'S a scar!

And yes...I would have been interested in seeing it fresh. Hey...what can I say...I'm a nurse and we like this stuff!

[kahless]

A cast? I'm curious of why you think so.

It looks like it's healing pretty good - I don't see redness or drainage. The raised lumpy area on the wrist looks like it came from an IV site.

Now THAT'S a scar!

And yes...I would have been interested in seeing it fresh. Hey...what can I say...I'm a nurse and we like this stuff!

Sure, Kathy - you are a professional! All I wanted to say is: if you are in doubt, visit a doctor! Remote diagnosis is not always reliable! 

[Kathy]

I really am curious. I like to know how people think. Tell me please.

As far as an expert - bah - not when I'm just seeing a picture. Your guess is as good as mine. I would need to see it in person, access pulses and capillary refill, check temps etc. etc.

[kahless]

I really am curious. I like to know how people think. Tell me please.
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Well, a loooong time ago I was a paramedic in the German army. So I could not resist to reply! 

[Kathy]

I didn't know that Thorsten - how great! I love that there's another medical person here. You must like the pictures too - professionally speaking of course.