What are the potential risks and complications of a mechanical pencil injury?

[Tsu]

Nope, but there's always a first time to learn! tribdog seems like a good one to learn on. It seems all he needed as a little vitamin H to relax and enjoy this. Look how peaceful he seems.

Very good. Let's get the straps off and turn him onto his left side. Push that right leg forward. Here are a couple of tube clamps. OK. Carry on, Moonbear. Let me know when you're done. Use lots of that KY.

You know, he really does seem peaceful... In fact, I've been wondering why he's had that smile on his face for so long. I'm pretty sure he can hear what we're saying, and it looks like he's really enjoying this.

BTW. What do you plan on hooking up to that tip once you get it in there? AHA! Hadn't thought of that one, right?

 

[Math Is Hard]

Nope, but there's always a first time to learn! tribdog seems like a good one to learn on. It seems all he needed as a little vitamin H to relax and enjoy this. Look how peaceful he seems.

What are y'all planning on "flushing him out" with? I've heard black coffee is popular.. or wheat grass juice, maybe..

 

[Math Is Hard]

how about plaster of paris? Let it set, pop it out, and trib will have a lovely plaster cast of his colon for a souvenir of this event. He could even bronze it!

 

[Tsu]

Well, you know... I don't know... plaster of paris would require surgical removal and I'm getting kind of tired... :zzz: How 'bout I just give him a little Narcan to bring him out of his Haldol Haze and we'll take him out for a pizza? Then we can all tuck him into bed, Moonbear can kiss his forehead and we'll each get him a glass of water. He really IS too cute to REALLY get experimental on... We'll just tell him nightmares are the result of doing those BAD drugs the doctors give you. I really think he could use a little TLC now. He's had a pretty bad week+,

Serious, now. Trib! How's your leg doing? Is it less painful and swollen and red?

Don't be angry with us! OK! You know we love you but you also know how we love to tease you! (Only because you so richly deserve it, tho... )

 

[Moonbear]

Well, you know... I don't know... plaster of paris would require surgical removal and I'm getting kind of tired... :zzz: How 'bout I just give him a little Narcan to bring him out of his Haldol Haze and we'll take him out for a pizza? Then we can all tuck him into bed, Moonbear can kiss his forehead and we'll each get him a glass of water. He really IS too cute to REALLY get experimental on... We'll just tell him nightmares are the result of doing those BAD drugs the doctors give you. I really think he could use a little TLC now. He's had a pretty bad week+,

Serious, now. Trib! How's your leg doing? Is it less painful and swollen and red?

Don't be angry with us! OK! You know we love you but you also know how we love to tease you! (Only because you so richly deserve it, tho... )

See that trib, saved by the sibling rivalry. Tsu gets all upset whenever MIH has a good idea like giving you a plaster cast of your colon!

Alright, I don't want him waking me up screaming in his sleep for years to come, so I guess we've had enough fun with him for this weekend. But you know how much he loves attention.

 

[tribdog]

you know, this isn't a joke, my butt hurts a little bit.
My leg is a lot less painful, but it looks like..um. Have you ever seen the first Poltergeist movie? The scene where the guy goes into the kitchen late at night? He throws a steak on the counter and it sort of explodes, that's what my leg looks like. Exactly.
what does gangrene look like?

 

[Moonbear]

you know, this isn't a joke, my butt hurts a little bit.
My leg is a lot less painful, but it looks like..um. Have you ever seen the first Poltergeist movie? The scene where the guy goes into the kitchen late at night? He throws a steak on the counter and it sort of explodes, that's what my leg looks like. Exactly.
what does gangrene look like?

Well, the pain in your butt should help take your mind off the pain in your leg.

Don't even joke about gangrene. I was going to post a few images, but then thought better of it in deference to those with weak stomachs. Do a google search on it if you're curious (and anyone who has a weak stomach should definitely NOT do a google search for images).

 

[Math Is Hard]

Good Lord, tribdog! I hope you are kidding around!11 When's your next visit to the vet scheduled?

 

[tribdog]

Good Lord, tribdog! I hope you are kidding around!11 When's your next visit to the vet scheduled?

if I went to the vet I'm pretty sure he'd put me to sleep.

 

[Moonbear]

if I went to the vet I'm pretty sure he'd put me to sleep.

I hope you realize that I'm sitting here trying to decide between reaching through the monitor and strangling you and grabbing you by the ear and dragging you to the doctor! You're just lucky I'm not sitting there with you, or I'd be poking you in the leg until you got up and headed for the doctor's.

 

[Evo]

Just exactly where did you have the tip of that pencil before you stabbed yourself with it?

 

[tribdog]

Just exactly where did you have the tip of that pencil before you stabbed yourself with it?

I think I found the pencil on the ground.
I'm going to lay down now and go to sleep. If I can walk tomorrow I'll go to the doctor

 

[Moonbear]

I think I found the pencil on the ground.
I'm going to lay down now and go to sleep. If I can walk tomorrow I'll go to the doctor

Go NOW! Keep worrying me about you and your leg and I really am going to show up and cut the darned thing off!

 

[tribdog]

That's one way to get you to show up.
I'm okay, my leg hurts and I probably need some stronger antibiotics, but I've been taking care of the wound with lots of hydrogen peroxide and neosporin and an antibiotic creme.
I'm sure the fainting and nausea and high fever have nothing to do with my leg. jk.
I'll be okay I'm a tough guy and I'm very difficult to kill. If I don't see some real improvement tomorrow I'll go to the doctor. thanks for caring though, I'm glad that my final memories on this Earth will be pleasant ones, knowing you care.

 

[ek]

I accidentally stabbed myself with a pencil in the thigh once. It didn't get infected or anything like Tribdog. The pencil "lead" has been in my leg for over ten years and you can still see it!

 

[tribdog]

I accidentally stabbed myself with a pencil in the thigh once. It didn't get infected or anything like Tribdog. The pencil "lead" has been in my leg for over ten years and you can still see it!

how deep is it?Mine is so deep I actually stabbed myself in the other leg.

 

[Moonbear]

That's one way to get you to show up.
I'm okay, my leg hurts and I probably need some stronger antibiotics, but I've been taking care of the wound with lots of hydrogen peroxide and neosporin and an antibiotic creme.
I'm sure the fainting and nausea and high fever have nothing to do with my leg. jk.
I'll be okay I'm a tough guy and I'm very difficult to kill. If I don't see some real improvement tomorrow I'll go to the doctor. thanks for caring though, I'm glad that my final memories on this Earth will be pleasant ones, knowing you care.

Trust me, you don't want me to show up mad and with a bone-saw in my hands!

Okay, if mad doesn't work...

Go see a doctor!

 

[Moonbear]

I guess it could have been worse, you could have been playing with a nail gun.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/01/16/nailgun.accident.ap/?section=cnn_topstories

I'm still boggled how this guy could have NOT realized he shot himself with a nail through the roof of his mouth! OUCH!

 

[tribdog]

I've been thinking about getting a nail gun

 

[Moonbear]

I've been thinking about getting a nail gun

No! No! NO! If you buy a nail gun, I'm breaking up with you...I couldn't take the stress of worrying about you owning a nail gun!

 

[tribdog]

no nail gun.
I'm going to the doctor now, talk to you later.

 

[Moonbear]

no nail gun.
I'm going to the doctor now, talk to you later.

Thank you...on both accounts. See you later!

 

[Math Is Hard]

tribdog, I am so glad you are going to the doctor. Please let us know how you are when you get back.

p.s. you need a nail gun like you need a .. er .. hole in the head!

 

[Moonbear]

p.s. you need a nail gun like you need a .. er .. hole in the head!

Don't start giving him any ideas.

 

[cronxeh]

I think Greg needs a separate server and a forum tab for your spamruns

 

[Tsu]

I think Greg needs a separate server and a forum tab for your spamruns

What are you talking about? What spam?

Trib - thanks for going to the doctor. I've been very worried about your leg. Are you back yet? What did he/she say? If he doesn't answer, do we get to assume that he gets to be a guest at the Inn for the night (for IV antibiotics)? Hope it doesn't come to that...

 

[Math Is Hard]

Don't forget you've got your private nurses Moonbear, Tsu, and MIH on call if you need special attention!

 

[Moonbear]

Trib - thanks for going to the doctor. I've been very worried about your leg. Are you back yet? What did he/she say? If he doesn't answer, do we get to assume that he gets to be a guest at the Inn for the night (for IV antibiotics)? Hope it doesn't come to that...

Tsu, I don't know. He might have gotten home and just decided to head to bed, but then again, I was hoping he'd report back when he returned. From what he was describing to me last night, I'm a bit concerned you may have guessed right about them keeping him as a guest at the inn. But hopefully that will fix him right up and get him back on his feet again.

 

[Moonbear]

Don't forget you've got your private nurses Moonbear, Tsu, and MIH on call if you need special attention!

Just remember, I'm the one who gives him the sponge baths!

 

[Moonbear]

tribdog hasn't been back on here since he said he was going to the doctor last night...do you think they decided to keep him? Do they know how dangerous keeping a tribdog at the hospital can be, what with all those oxygen tanks around and his propensity for starting fires? If anyone hears about a hospital exploding in AZ, let me know!