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**AshleyAndSophiePup** · 01-08-2013, 07:09 PM

Yesterday at work my BF crushed his hand on a forklift

He went directly to the ER for an X-Ray, and from what they could see there are no broken bones, Thank goodness! However (now those of you in the medical profession will understand what this means more than I do) he has abrasions and lasorasions and possible torn tendons in his hand (sorry for the terrible spelling:/) it's currently in a soft cast and he's on Vicodin, 600mg ibuprofen for the swelling, and some sort of antibiotic to take care of any infection he may get from the cuts (forklifts are pretty dirty) that he has to take every 6 hours. We'll find out more on Thursday about the extent of his injuries. Please pray that his pain gets better, right now he's in a lot. Pray for patience, as he's frustrated that he has to ask for so much help, and for a speedy recovery, that his injuries aren't too serious. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I can do to make him more comfortable, that would also be appreciated.

Thank you

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**maltese manica** · 01-08-2013, 07:12 PM

I'm sorry for your friend and hope and pray for a speedy recovery

**Summergirl73** · 01-08-2013, 07:15 PM

Lifting up prayers.

**Furbabies mom** · 01-08-2013, 07:16 PM

Praying for your BF that his hand heals quickly and no infection!!

**eiksaa** · 01-08-2013, 07:22 PM

That sounds painful! Hoping for a quick recovery.

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**Maidto2Maltese** · 01-08-2013, 07:45 PM

Oh Gosh!! what a terrible thing to have happened! Praying the pain meds kick in so he'll be more comfortable and that he heals quickly with no complications!

**TLR** · 01-08-2013, 07:48 PM

Sorry to hear that, I will keep him in my prayers.

**lynda** · 01-08-2013, 08:02 PM

have him keep his hand elevated, that should help with the swelling and also the pain. keep it elevated higher than his heart, i just had surgery on my hand and they gave me a big sponge type thingy to help keep my hand elevated.

sorry the picture is not better but it is the best i could do with one hand

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**Yogi's Mom** · 01-08-2013, 08:03 PM

Yogi And I Wish Him All The Best Prayers Coming His Way!

**dragonsdawn** · 01-08-2013, 08:06 PM

Oh hun i hope he gets better soon. Prayers and best wishes

01-08-2013, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
AshleyAndSophiePup Maltese Guru Name: Ashley Dog's Name: Sophie Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Western Washington Posts: 934	Prayers for my BF needed. Yesterday at work my BF crushed his hand on a forklift He went directly to the ER for an X-Ray, and from what they could see there are no broken bones, Thank goodness! However (now those of you in the medical profession will understand what this means more than I do) he has abrasions and lasorasions and possible torn tendons in his hand (sorry for the terrible spelling:/) it's currently in a soft cast and he's on Vicodin, 600mg ibuprofen for the swelling, and some sort of antibiotic to take care of any infection he may get from the cuts (forklifts are pretty dirty) that he has to take every 6 hours. We'll find out more on Thursday about the extent of his injuries. Please pray that his pain gets better, right now he's in a lot. Pray for patience, as he's frustrated that he has to ask for so much help, and for a speedy recovery, that his injuries aren't too serious. If anyone has any suggestions as to what I can do to make him more comfortable, that would also be appreciated. Thank you Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ Ashley & Sophie

01-08-2013, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Summergirl73 Maltese Guru Name: Bridget Dog's Name: Lady Bella (and Katie & Lucky at The Bridge) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 3,756	Lifting up prayers. __________________ "A weed is just a plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered."

01-08-2013, 07:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
Furbabies mom Maltese Guru Name: Deborah Dog's Name: Laurel (maltese), Dewey, Violet and Hardy and Dewey Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 8,613	Praying for your BF that his hand heals quickly and no infection!! __________________ Deborah and my Fluffs, Laurel, Violet , Hardy and Dewey!

01-08-2013, 07:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,288	That sounds painful! Hoping for a quick recovery. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-08-2013, 07:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
Maidto2Maltese Maltese Guru Name: Terry Dog's Name: Naddie, Quincy, & ( "Angel Missy" 8/11/94-7/19/05 ) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 12,107	Oh Gosh!! what a terrible thing to have happened! Praying the pain meds kick in so he'll be more comfortable and that he heals quickly with no complications! __________________

01-08-2013, 07:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
maltese manica Maltese Guru Name: Janene Dog's Name: Babinka, Tiny Tina and Peppino Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Canada, Ontario Posts: 2,006	I'm sorry for your friend and hope and pray for a speedy recovery

01-08-2013, 07:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
TLR Maltese Guru Name: Tracey Dog's Name: Ben Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 2,759	Sorry to hear that, I will keep him in my prayers. __________________

01-08-2013, 08:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
lynda Maltese Guru Name: Lynda Dog's Name: Chloe, GiGi, Chachi & Katie Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 3,906	have him keep his hand elevated, that should help with the swelling and also the pain. keep it elevated higher than his heart, i just had surgery on my hand and they gave me a big sponge type thingy to help keep my hand elevated. sorry the picture is not better but it is the best i could do with one hand __________________ Chloe, GiGi, Chachi & Katie Last edited by lynda; 01-08-2013 at 08:05 PM.

01-08-2013, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Nickee Dog's Name: Yogi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uniontown,pa Posts: 2,311	Yogi And I Wish Him All The Best Prayers Coming His Way! Last edited by Yogi's Mom; 02-23-2013 at 10:34 AM.

01-08-2013, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
dragonsdawn Maltese Guru Name: Cindy Dog's Name: Zoey Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 366	Oh hun i hope he gets better soon. Prayers and best wishes

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