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[Misc] Scars.
- Thread starter lawros left foot
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Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
I was visiting a friend at Chichester Uni on the weekend of my 21st birthday. We were off to the SU and my mate said he knew a shortcut which might require us to climb over a fence but it shaved a load of time off the journey. We get there and the fence is a lot higher than I realise, but we clamber over it and carry on. About 10 seconds later someone tells me that my legs bleeding. Look down expecting a graze and just see blood pouring out a hole in my jeans. Turns out I'd taken a chunk out of my leg on the way over the fence.
The worst part was the fence we'd climbed over was the back of Chichester hospital so we had to go all the way round.
Told my mates to go out, but one came back with me to A&E. It turns out my leg was bleeding so much that I had to be cut out of my jeans before they could even look at the cut. Me and my pal were waiting for ages and realised our drunken mucking about; whilst innocent, was probably quite annoying for the A&E staff so I decided if it was serious they'd have seen me by now - so we went back to his house and kept on drinking instead. Still got the scar on my leg, probably the size of a 10p and 5p coin next to each other, probably should have got stiches really.
Surely...that was the BEST part ?
Gabbafella
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- Aug 22, 2012
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I didn't know what a lipoma was, so I googled it. These are definitely what I've been cutting out of myself for years (probably not recommended). They feel like ball bearings under the skin. I seem to only get them around my jawline/neck although I haven't had one for a while.
Whitechapel
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Surely...that was the BEST part ?
We'd just climbed from the hospital carpark over the fence to the other side. There was no way I was going back over the fence with my leg absolutely pissing blood so being so close to the hospital just seemed like it was mocking me.
Easy 10
Brain dead MUG SHEEP
Cool story bro
Seriously this is a good post and good advice about getting moles checked. I asked for advice at the hospital about a mole when I was seeing the skin specialist about something else.
I also had a Lipoma ( fatty lump ) at the top of my leg at the back, I got it checked by my doctor and was told it was nothing to worry about but could have it removed if I wanted.
A few years later I bought some new work trousers and they were uncomfortable next to the lump, I went back to the doctors and asked about an operation to get it removed.
I was on the operating table waiting for the surgeon and the nurse said he’s a bit stroppy, he marched in an told me I didn’t need it cut out and why was I worried, he did do the op though.
I then got a call from the doctor to say they needed to cut more out as they had suspected it could be cancerous.
When they get obsessed with the book (they think they have to do everything by), they can be absolute pricks.
I had a 'clinical diagnosis' (i.e., GP's opinion based on 'experience' and no actual examination) of diverticulosis more than 20 years ago. It turns out it is lactose intolerance, so I had been eating roughage (which is fine) but doing nothing about the torrential diarrhoea that was close to forcing me to retire from work. Only a bit of random experimentation that I decided to try off my own bat identified the issue (and resolved it). I was thinking of giving up going to football because of it. A victim of shithousery (literally).
I hope you got yourself sorted.
Never mentioned anything to your GP?
Aside from my carping above, my recommendation is always press the GP to deal with everything, and they will. Having patients who actually care about their own health is a big issue, and the GPs have to live with endless numbers of people who make appointments then either turn up late or not at all, don't take their meds or mend their ways.
When they get obsessed with the book they think they have to do everything by they can be absolute pricks.
I had a 'clinical diagnosis' (i.e., GP's opinion based on 'experience' and no actual examination) of diverticulosis more than 20 years ago. It turns out it is lactose intolerance, so I had been eating roughage (which is fine) but doing nothing about the torrential diarrhoea that was close to forcing me to retire from work. Only a bit of random experimentation that I decided to try off my own bat identified the issue (and resolved it). I was thinking of giving up going to football because of it. A victim of shithousery (literally).
I hope you got yourself sorted.
Glad you got to the bottom of the issue
I did get sorted thanks, I had a bit of a shock when I was called into the doctor after the first operation, but after the second I got the all clear.
spongy
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This has just really upset me. Don't rely on doctors appointments and check ups if you feel unwell then DEMAND to see a specialist and get yourself checked out properly.
I lost my dad 1 month and 3 days ago to 3 tumours on the brain.
8 years ago my mum noticed a dodgy mole on his back but dad being dad said it was nothing to be worried about.
After persistent nagging he went to the doctor and they did a small biopsy. It was malignant.
He had the procedure and they cut a chunk out of his back and the doctor said "we think we got it all" and that was that.
In 2019 he was having trouble with his shoulder and restricted movement so spent 8 months seeing a physio to regain movement.
The problem wasn't his shoulder. The doctors hadn't got it all and missed a few tiny cells from the procedure. One of those rogue cells had travelled to his brain and started forming tumours that were affecting his movement.
That was in April 2020.
In July 2020 he had intensive radiotherapy for 3 unoperable tumours and then started tablet chemo which made him feel like shit.
We lost him 1st Sept 2021 and his funeral was 24th Sept.
Don't take just because its been removed that it's gone.
DEMAND THAT YOU HAVE REGULAR CHECK UPS FOR SOMETHING THAT DOESNT EVEN SEEM CANCER RELATED. ALL IT TAKES IS ONE NASTY LITTLE ****ING CELL
Wrong-Direction
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- Mar 10, 2013
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Various work related scars.
Slight dent in the forehead from smashing a toilet up in a skip..
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Slight dent in the forehead from smashing a toilet up in a skip..
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I have met a few fellow plumbers that have got scars from porcelain/China. The scar on my thumb reminds me to wear thick gloves when removing or carrying old toilets and basins.
atfc village
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One on top of my head due to a carving knife ,one on the back of my head due to a house brick ,another on my head after being pushed in to the side of a fireplace . One on my elbow due to a car accident 4k comp for a scar you can hardly see . one on the wedding ring finger caused by a ring pull ,still have no feeling in it as it cut through the tendons and nerves .
Wrong-Direction
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casbom
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I'm so so sorry for your loss, I got lucky at the time and if I could find that bloke I would be giving him the biggest hug ever and tell him thankyou a million times over.
Because of him I carried on living and went on to find my wife and have 3 gorgeous children and I've just hit 50.
I am always checking for any changes in moles and as other people have said, if you think one looks different as in different colours within the same mole or it has an irregular shape etc then get seen and have it cut out. Again I'm sorry [MENTION=20792]spongy[/MENTION], didn't mean to upset anybody with my story.
spongy
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Don't feel bad on my behalf. Not your fault at all. Just got to me as was a familiar story that still rather raw. But the moral of the story is the most important thing here.
It was in the bag, no one chases a total like that. Enter …… Tony Piggott.
Have you fallen out with him by chance ? Only ask as I remember what you said happens to people you fall out with !
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Four main scars :
1. Two inch scar under my chin where I had a drain put in after emergency surgery for a burst absess.
2. Scar down my thumb due to reconstructive surgery after slicing it in half with a mandolin ( the kitchen equipment not the musical instrument like the surgeon thought ).
3. Big scar on the palm of my hand due to being bitten by my dog - NEVER take something away from a dog that has guarding issues. Few stitches required.
4. Scar on my ear where I was punched by the ex-Mrs WS using her diamond ring I bloody brought her.
1. Two inch scar under my chin where I had a drain put in after emergency surgery for a burst absess.
2. Scar down my thumb due to reconstructive surgery after slicing it in half with a mandolin ( the kitchen equipment not the musical instrument like the surgeon thought ).
3. Big scar on the palm of my hand due to being bitten by my dog - NEVER take something away from a dog that has guarding issues. Few stitches required.
4. Scar on my ear where I was punched by the ex-Mrs WS using her diamond ring I bloody brought her.