-L. wrote:
> Alexis wrote:
> >
> > Okay, I've just learned my lesson. While cutting the bottom of the
> > head of garlic off, my knife slipped. Three stitches later (middle
> > finger of my left hand, right by the nail bed. In fact, I can see
> > where my nail is going to bruise as well. AND, with the bandage, it
> > looks as though I'm constantly making a semi-obscene gesture)...
> >
> > No more gloating about our cooler temperatures! It was cruel and
> > thoughtless and I offer my sincere apologies to all :-)
> >
> > Alexis
> >
> > (the good thing is, when you go to the minor emergency, walk-in clinic
> > and you're bleeding through your second kitchen dishcloth, you don't
> > have to sit out in the waiting room for very long <g>. I heard the
> > nurse on the phone say it's been a 2-hour wait all day. I was in and
> > out in about 45 minutes)
>
> You're lucky - 45 minutes is great! Hand injuries bleed a lot, even
> when they aren't all that bad. I've had them give me a dishpan and
> tell me just to hold the cut shut while they dealt with more serious
> issues.
>
> -L.

VERY lucky, yes. It's why I go to this clinic instead of an ER (or
minor emergency center). I've had to wait there sometimes, but never
like I've had to wait at the ER. And, they can handle just about
anything. In fact, this is the place that first diagnosed my
brain-tumor-thing. Didn't try to treat it, of course, but ordered the
right tests and made the right diagnosis and referrals.

Not only that, but they also take my insurance :-)

Alexis.