sandhiller 14,657 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Dang, close call. Looks like eyes are ok? Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery. Cannot thank EMS enough, they do God's work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nepoweshiekfarmalls 2,052 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 The fall of 2014, I was flushing the fuel system on a tractor. I attempted to start it and it backfired and lit me and the tractor, pan on floor, etc. on fire. Painful burns to my hands, LH arm and flash burns to my face. Iowa City burn center treated me for my injuries. Interesting footnote to this story: I had picked up my future wife's engagement ring that afternoon on my way home from work. I waited until the bandages came off to propose! Best wishes for your recovery! Praying for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
oleman 700 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 If we could learn from all our mistakes we would all be smart by now! Wishing you a quick recovery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Craig61019 214 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Prayers from northern Illinois, get well soon 😎 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Farmall1066 1,804 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Wow!! Prayers for a speedy recovery!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Pete1468 1,458 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Good luck with a speedy recovery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Diesel Doctor 2,081 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 My sister went through this 35 years ago. She says there is not enough drugs to keep the pain in check. No one should have to go through this. Heal up, and soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeeper61 1,158 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 OMG that sux I wish you a speedy recovery Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rainman 352 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Feb. 1981 , I opened lid on tar kettle that had tar/hot asphalt below flues & domed lid was holding fumes that ignited. Second degree burns on face & ears , took off my eye brows, mustache & ear hair. Face felt like on fire when rolled on ground to extinguish it. I was Lucky ,one night in hospital & 2 weeks off work. The burn creme was soothing after showering . I remember feeling skin healing....Time is healing & keeping wound Clean. Prayer for fast Heal. Paul/RM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Finney 963 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Hope you heal fast and the pain is bearable. I have been burned quite a few times in my line of work and like a idiot I kept going back for more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cattech 849 Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 I appreciate all the support guys, hearing complete strangers sending prayers for a speedy and painless recovery is humbling and inspiring. I can only hope I am able to repay the favor to everyone someday. So far, yes - thanking the ghost or angel that has watched over me... my eyesight seems really good. They have managed my pain well, just as mentioned, when it comes to cleaning and debriding, no normal human painkiller is going to control that! And my nurse... zero mercy and just as little empathy, but a pro who is willing to work with you. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acem 1,400 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I hope you heal quickly. That's looks serious. Thx-Ace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cattech 849 Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Double edit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ihfan4life 3,069 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 You got lucky....gas is very dangerous stuff! Especially around an open flame. Prayers for a fast recovery! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nomorejohndeere 395 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Hopefully your respiratory system didn't take a hit Best of luck with infections and those pain meds can lead to their own issues Are you going to need grafted/reconstructed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1466fan 1,207 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Prayers from Missouri. Hope ya have speedy recovery. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hardtail 525 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Speedy recovery wishes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Driver1 217 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Prayer s for speedy and complete healing. DO NOT do that again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Dinan 607 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Prayers for a speedy recovery 🙏🏻🙏🏻 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ray54 760 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 🙏 That all continues to heal as you hope, and no set backs along the way. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CIHTECH 427 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Training at fire dept. last night was on burn victims......had to think about this. Prayers & get well soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eason 292 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 prayers from NC Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KWRB 1,284 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I'm happy you're still with us. Please be very careful (later obviously, not right now) with those pain medications. If you need help afterwards, don't hesitate to ask for it. Our country is loaded with people who get hooked innocently on painkillers then are too ashamed of the addiction to ask for help getting off them. I love this forum. I've only met a few of these people, but 99% of them seem like wonderful, truly good people. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shot_gun_red 92 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Girl I went to school with was throwing trash in burn barrel behind there house and one of her brothers threw a old rattle can of paint in barrel , it blew up when she threw trash bag in and burnt her face and neck bad. Best wishes on getting healed up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rawleigh99 826 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Yikes! I almost did the same thing with a burn pile and some gasoline. I pause for a second to talk to somebody before I lit it and the gas vapors had run along the surface of the ground out past the edges of the burn pile. I got a insignificant flash burn and lost some hair, but otherwise I was okay. It could have gone badly though! Fortunately I only wear cotton work clothes when I'm on the farm so that helps save me. I hope you heal quickly. I can't imagine how uncomfortable it is and I'll keep praying for you. There but for the grace of God go i! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.