The SEVERE allergic reaction on my stump after surgery *GROSS* [CC]
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2023
- I had a severe allergic reaction to something used on my skin in surgery...and we didn't know for days. Underneath the surface of my
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I am an RN, and I gasped out loud when I saw that, not because I was grossed out, but because I cannot imagine the amount of pain that you were in from this. I am so sorry this happened to you - how horrific!
The hospital my father was in sent him home with his buttocks hanging off. No allergies, just neglect to turn a 110 lb 93 year old every couple of hours. 😢
Same! That must have been so miserable!
I was slightly wincing through the photos not due to being grossed out but I couldn't help but think about how tough it must have been to push through and how painful it must have been, my goodness! Jo is tough as heck, much respect and relief to see her at a place of recovery along side the photos this helped to put my mind at ease while watching seeing the puppies, etc.
RN (edit: and LPN) is a noble profession. Similar to first responders, RNs have a chance to make a difference.
@@bernardflint9338 Yeah LPN's are what? Chopped liver?
As someone who has had allergic skin reactions and eczema my whole life, your self-restraint for not scratching is nothing short of phenomenal.
Absolutely can relate, after finally getting past one major flare up I now have a new flare up that isn’t as bad but is really itchy and self restraint is *HARD*
I agree
And scratching it is like... the most forbidden heaven 😅
I literally had eczema for six months , i can't think how much inner power takes to not scratch it, i am very weak i can't restrain myself.
@@anna.owo. you can’t just get rid of eczema, either you have it as a child and it goes away or it stays as an adult and you have it for life
Jo: "I don't know, Maybe I'm overreacting here" (5:45)
Also Jo: * flesh literally melting off of her body, no local pain meds *
You really are a badass, don't sell yourself short! Thank you for sharing your experience, it really is helpful for those who may not be as confident advocating for themselves in a medical setting. 💖
Man, I was just sitting here thinking she was seriously underreacting and nonchalant about it! Like dear goodness, that looks so painful and scary!
Well put!!
I'd say this is a great example to show people who believe women exaggerate pain and are overdramatic about medical issues, and who are like "even if we do disbelieve them, what's the harm?". This is the harm. We as a group have been told that we're overreacting to our suffering for our entire lives, so we minimize all of it, even the really serious stuff. Something else to check out is the book "Doing Harm: The Truth about How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leave Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick"
Sincerely, someone who was once hospitalized for something I was "just being overdramatic" about.
I had foot and let surgery on both legs and feet at age 15. My doc "forgot" about my metal allergy and put in stainless steel screws on one foot instead of titanium ones. I also apparently had an allergic reaction to the iodine they used to clean the areas before surgery. I had been in a cast from my toes to my knees. When they took the cast off, my doctor laughed as I screamed and cried in pain while he peeled off my skin. I hate tht man.
Jo, I hope your leg heals well and that this is properly noted in your medical files for future knowledge of doctors.
Yeah like I have an allergy to pollen or something that manifests as a rash on my leg and that is literally so excruciating that I often avoid going outside often. And her thing was like that times 100 with the blisters and the skin falling off and like damn!! Def not an overreaction
As an allergist, I have to say that is a horrific reaction. So glad you’ve largely healed. Hope the final result is good.
Irene, what do you think about Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? My gut reaction says Jo has an undiagnosed connective tissue disorder. MCAS seems to be more common in EDSers.
You know it’s bad when an allergist says that.
Okay, seriously. The Highest Award possible for Restraint from picking your skin. You are amazing.
Darth Vader stuff right here xD :P
Hello from an RN who used to work in burn ICU and regularly took care of soft tissue injuries. I watched this with my boyfriend (who is non medical) and we both gasped so loud. I’m so happy your skin looks much better now!
As a nurse I really appreciate this video. And OMG, I feel awful for you and what you've been through with the hospital stuff. I am also super proud of you for taking things into your own hands. So many people just sit back and wait and we all know, that can lead to some pretty nasty outcomes! I hope people hear you and follow suit with self advocacy on their own behalfs!
Our hospital has signs that say to “speak up” I hope people do and are kind to our overburdened, healthcare workers. Fortunately, I have had very caring and good people. It’s very difficult when you’re ill to not take it out on others. (I realize there are some people who shouldn’t be allowed around others let alone in the healthcare field. 👹😡)
It seems to me that medical people regularly ignore patients and their pain.
By any chance does this energize you to put the smackdown on other nurses you can get your hands on and tell them to LISTEN TO PATIENTS?? People have been screaming about not being listened to for so long, and they don't listen, it clearly hasn't changed (evidence Jo).. change comes from within.. maybe you can spread this around and get it into their minds omg... LISTEN? She shouldn't have had to BEG to get the nurse to look
OMG. Seen plenty as a former nurse, and as a above the knee amputee myself. Literally real TEARS. You are such a inspiration to so many of us. Not one for prayers, but do chant, Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. Going out to you, and for all of us in chronic pain. Stay strong.
Kathleen..tell me about this chant please.. what it is, or does.. and how to pronounce it.. blessings, love Grandmar✨❤️
@@martyjones5750 It's the Lotus Sutra of Nichiren (Japanese) Buddhism, in English it means "Glory to the Dharma of the Lotus Sutra" but has a lot of deeper spiritual meaning. Hopefully this terminology helps to search & read more about it if you wish.
Oh my god, I have dermatillomania and I *understand* how hard it is not to pick and peel all that off. I'm so glad you're doing so much better after such a harrowing experience!!
Oh another one with dermatillomania! I havent met anyone else yet, but it feels so good to know im not alone!
You are soooo not alone. Been dealing with dermatillomania most of my life and I am a long long time out of high school.
We exist! My case is compounded with a lifetime of psoriasis-like issues and topical allergies. More to pick at 😅
Another one with dermatillomania!
Me too
Mastisol is awful!! Mastisol caused an intense allergic reaction on most of my back from my last surgery. When I saw your pics I thought Mastisol strikes again. You described the reaction perfectly. So sorry you had this too. My surgeons comment after 2 weeks of suffering "You don't want that used on you again."
"Mastisol strikes again" made me chuckle 😂
In the kindest, most "I'm so happy you're doing better" way possible-THIS WAS SO COOL! 😂
-Signed a former medical student
So a doctor now ??
Uh
You are so not overreacting. I'm at 6:10 and I'm both fascinated and horrified for you. I'm so glad you advocated for yourself and got the help you needed.
It was so nice to see you be able to bend your knee again and the reaction cleared up. Here's hoping that everything continues to get better! ❤
It has healed so well, although it was a rough road!
Hey Jo! Just wanted to say thank you so much for all you do for the disabled community. I have nerve damage resulting in partial paralysis of my left arm, and seeing you thriving while also dealing with the hard stuff really helps to give me hope for my future. Love from a denver high schooler!
I wish for a lifetime of beautiful experiences and friends and family, and one day a much more comfortable life for you, whatever you want that to look like for you :) 💞
Hey, I wish you the best! 🩵
Sitting here with angry skin from radiation therapy for breast cancer...but mine is more of a "mildly irritated" compared to the rage and fury of yours. So glad that you're feeling so much better. I've got a few weeks before I'll start to improve.
Hi!! Can you tell me what’s that like? Got diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer last December at age 31 and just finished chemo and have radiation coming up on breast and liver and am super nervous
@@jordanlyd8691 I can only speak to my experience. I'm Stage 1B, diagnosed at 45. I'm through 14 of 19 radiation sessions. I've been going every workday. I've got what feels like a localized sunburn, and I'm fatigued. I'm just getting zapped on the breast. I had two surgeries that seem to have gotten the whole tumor out, so this is preventative to keep it from recurring. Good luck to you. Best advice through radiation is moisturize, hydrate, and rest.
Cousin had your symptoms. Didn’t try to sell the therapy. It was only slightly before internet. I sent her castor oil and the wool to use with it to make a pack.
Just do it. Don’t have to believe, it doesn’t care if you believe it or not. Castor oil just does.
Brings me joy now, was twenty years ago. She had such pain from the burns. The package showed up like a prayer answered.
She made huge improvement in an hour. When the wind is at your back, and you can see results …it’s all good and getting better.
Pain confuses and humiliates, you can’t think straight.
The purpose of the pack is to deliver the oil to keep it against the skin. Soothe the receptors. Attention. Focus. Warmth.
Sealed delivery, constant, not windshield. wiper.
The wool flannel can be reused, refrigerate in a plastic bag. Wash the area with baking soda water, the toxins, now lifted, have got to go. Do it for a friend. Don’t ask. Do.
Yup - I’m a nerd. You’re so gracious to share this with us all! 😂
In all seriousness, So glad you’re healing now!
I feel for you, Jo! Allergic to many things used in the medical arena: Clobetisol, Hibbaclens, Calamine lotion, Adhesives, many medications. I've had head to toe hives numerous times from medications, and my doctor's office ran out of the zinc oxide dressing for my Unna boot, so we figured no big deal to use the Calamine. My mom had said I was allergic to it, but I'm one of 8 kids and well, she may have mixed up the allergies. Nope, she didn't. That took 2 months to resolve - it was similar to what you show here.
Oof
Ouch, but had to laugh, because my mom would go through all names, including pets to get to the right child. Allergies are scary, be well. 😊
Personally, I would obsessively have a list of every kid and every allergy on hand at all times after something like that.
@@karenlivesvicariously1287 my mom once called my sister by her dog’s name in a store.
@@dayvraezer6346Yup, I’ve come after both dogs. I was the only child with them at the time.
Hello Jo ... I am not disabled but I have really become attached to your channel. I admire your openness and the truth you tell about how your life has changed and how you have had to modify your thinking about how to make your life work after your amputation. I am 75 and suffer from several age related complications and watching your videos has helped me think through how to modify how I do things and how I look at things and made me a better and more adaptable person because of it. I have always been friendly towards "disabled" people but I have become even more open about greeting people of all races, abilities, ages and being more courteous about asking people if they need help before assuming they do and barging in on their personal space or activities. Thank you for sharing the physical and mental roller coaster that is your life and helping us adapt to our own rollercoasters. PS - your fur friends are wonderful.
"Maybe I'm overreacting here." GIRL I can't even imagine how that must have felt like ! So sorry you had to endure this and I am so glad you're feeling better !
As another patient that deals with a ton of medical BS because of my body and its inability to body normally. THANK YOU! This is stuff that more people need to know about so they can manage their reactions and know medical gaslighting happens. Especially when the medical professionals are trying their best and just don't have the information yet. ❤
I love your videos expression, “inability to body normally.” Can I borrow that saying?? Oh my gosh, my husband knows my body can’t body normally 🤣 so he’ll always multiply the recovery time given by the doc by 3-4x.
@@jenniferruth812 hahaha, take it!! It's really the best explanation I've come up with for quickly explaining chronic illness and autoimmune reactions to healing time!
Thank you so much for sharing the gross pictures and details. Definite medical nerd here (I'm an animal nurse) and I love seeing crazy shit and that poor allergic reaction was definitely crazy shit. I'm so glad it's feeling better and I'm also glad you now can avoid it in the future. Love you and your positivity, even in the face of a reaction that I for sure would have scratched to ribbons. ❤
Glad you are on the recovery trail. Good job calling the surgeon, bypassing the gatekeepers was a good decision. Continue the progress!!
Having scratched myself bloody because of my eczema, I so admire your self-restraint!
OMG it's like a chemical burn. I cannot believe you managed not to claw yourself raw! I also sorry you had so much trouble, the healed incisions look good to my fascinated by medical things eyes so I really hope all this will help with your long term pain and mobility issues. Thanks for sharing and be kind to yourself!
Holy cow, your self-control is *incredible*!! I absolutely would have picked and ruined all of the healing. You are amazing!!
I'm glad things are better now and thank you for sharing. ❤
I’m so proud and amazed that you didn’t pick the skin. And I’m so glad you’re doing better!
As someone who has severe skin issues and allergies. I totally feel for you Jo. I am still sometimes surprised when my skin does something funky (well gross) and I find out something new I have to do to take care of it.
Medical nerd here. Thank you for sharing, but I'm so sorry you went through that! I can't imagine the mental trip of not being able to pick and scratch!
That looks like an intense experience. I'm glad you're through it and I hope you're feeling well now!
Thanks for the video and for showing all the photos without blurring them! So many uploaders tend to blur and I get why buuuut like you and so many others, I'm totally fascinated by stuff like this and not at all squeamish.
It did look horrifically itchy and painful and I'm amazed at your self restraint - you can definitely be proud of that :D Very sorry this happened to you, and that they made you wait so long to get it off and checked out. Must have felt agonising. I'm glad it's looking much better now and that it seems like you won't have any lasting damage from it!
I’m a RN and I’m sorry you went through this! You are crazy strong! I’m so glad you’re healing!!!
OMG...the pain you were must have been unimaginable. My leg hurts just looking at those pics! It's great how much better your leg looks now.
WOW, that's a really impressive reaction. Kudos to your surgeon for visiting to check on you, and I'm really glad you're feeling better after all that! It's also nice to know I'm not alone in being super interested in all the weird little medical details about injury and illness
Hey fellow medical nerd here. That was so interesting but I honestly can not imagine how much pain you must have been in and that they didnt catch it and that you had to be the one to tell them. Im so sorry this happened to you . I will say though i am suprised at how good it looks now. Also you look so much better and i hope it continues to go that way.
You poor baby! What a trooper you are. Respect and sympathy from someone else who also tends to have medical things go wrong. Love your dogs too!
Hi there Jo! Happy to see how far nubby already recovered from that disaster. Give the doggo's a rubby-rub rub under the chin for being such good mental dog-ters!
You poor girl! That pain and itching had to be UNBEARABLE! Thank you for sharing and may you never have to deal with that torture, ever again.
I’m allergic to most things adhesive (wax, certain kinds of plaster, surgical tape) and I also found out after they removed a plaster and found blisters on top of blisters. Nothing as severe as this though!! Grateful you posted this, not only because I’m a nerd and also like to see gross stuff, but also because if I get any surgeries down the line, I’ll definitely be super cautious of Mastisol!
You are just the coolest! Nurse here so I too find it fascinating. Sorry it caused you so much pain for so long but now you look back and appreciate what your body did for you. Toughened the skin, sent fluids to protect more layers (blisters) and sent you pain messages so you could not ignore the situation. Maybe if that pain pump had worked, your skin would’ve gotten much worse because you wouldn’t have checked on it so early. In any case it is so good to see you smiling again. Peace and love to you
holy shit that almost looks like a burn, I can't imagine how painful it must have been. I've only had very mild skin allergic reactions (just itching, no pain) and it almost brought me to tears with how frustrating it was to have no relief from the itching. Like other people said, you're absolutely not overreacting, if anything you're massively underreacting!
LPN here--thanks for sharing the grossness and I really hope none of this happens again. Keep on healing.
I can barely manage not to pick at my acne and scratch my eczema: you have an INCREDIBLE level of self control for not picking at that skin 💪
Not me with a gravel-texture-area-scar on my arm because I absolutely cannot stop myself from picking at peeling scab-y skin. You deserve some sort of medal for that.
As someone who has multiple allergies to medicines, latex, and food and asthma (the bush fires here in Canada have me nestled in the basement) it is hard to figure out sometimes what you are reacting to. In hospital with pneumonia and pre-injection site they put me on a cousin drug I might have reacted to. Had to keep that line in me inside elbow for over a week in case Ireacted. Just uncomfortable. One day after eating supper I reacted to apples. The nurse came running in and got me on my antihistamine. I was already on steroids. My Doctor kept me in a few days longer. The nurses were trying to kick me out, but he said no.
But I always warn medical people of my allergies. Next time I may react to something new.
Your number is looking sooo much better. You are a strong woman and are getting through this. Good luck that this is the last surgery you'll need.
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That's amazing! I've had some issues with my skin after amputations, but NOT anything like that. I can't believe they wouldn't have looked at your leg sooner. I'm so glad you're healed and on your way back to walking again. You're one strong young lady! ❤💪Thank you for sharing your experience, it can help a lot of people.
I had a reaction just like that -- full second-degree-burn-lookin', blistery leprosy death zombie leg, on BOTH my legs, from two full thigh to ankle leg braces! I am apparently redonkulously, viciously allergic to neoprene. Orthotic clinic was like "Just wear leggings under them," but it apparently has something to do with the chemical they cure the neoprene with, which off-gasses right through leggings. Leggings which I ended up having to SOAK off my raw legs. The silver lining was that it keeps my insurance from trying to foist cheap over-the-counter orthotics on me (as they're almost all at least partly neoprene), since I have EDS (and an incomplete C4 spinal cord injury), so I'm sually in close to full orthotic body armor. PRO-TIP! Hydroxyzine! It really puts a dent in even pretty severe topical itchy allergic reactions, and also works as an adjuvant to pain meds.
Wow that sounds like it absolutely sucked. Glad you have gotten it figured out. I couldn't imagine how painful taking off those leggings were. Sending love
By the nurse saying I'm "Not going to touch it until tomorrow" is like saying "I'm not your advocate and I don't care how much pain you are or how much damage this is causing I'm not going to bother your doctor and risk getting yelled at."
Oh my gosh, I'm sorry that you went through this reaction on top of everything else, it looks so painful and itchy!! Many hugs!!
Edit: I'm so glad that it's healing up so well and feeling so much better!
Wow that looks really painful! I'm glad you're feeling better, wishing you a swift and peaceful recovery from the most recent surgery 💕
I soooo relate to the desire to pick the scab. My OCD causes me to pick at my skin A LOT. I'm glad you're doing okay, and hello to the puppers!
I’m SO PROUD of you for not picking at your skin! It takes A LOT of strength, discipline, and energy to not touch the forbidden area! So, GREAT JOB!!!!
Old wound nurse here, and my heart broke for you. Those looked so painful.
I’m not a medical nerd. But I’m happy to hear that you’re doing better. Sorry for all the suffering that you went through. Hope that it contributes to a significant and lasting improvement. ❤
Mass respect for not tearing at those wounds. That itch factor must have been outrageous.
You have my deepest respect for not scratching your skin clean off, that second day pic looked soooo itchy! Glad you're healing well.
I’m also an RN and also gasped out loud as the other RN’s at seeing this, not that I haven’t seen wounds much worse than this but at the sheer fact that you were ignored for so long about this severe burning pain on/under your leg only for them to finally see why. And as someone who has horrific allergic reactions to ANY type of surgical dressings and any adhesive placed after procedures I get it ! and I’m so sorry! It healed up so amazingly well!
Jo, I am so sorry for your horrible experience. I watched the video where you told the whole story and it sounded really traumatic. And thank you for sharing these pictures - I felt so specifically called out when you addressed who you made this video for, lol. I'm mesmerized by weird medical stuff, I ALWAYS want to see pictures and was excited when you said you'd be showing us some. So glad you're feeling better now. You're an amazing person and I love hearing your thoughts and experiences.
You are so incredibly strong. I’m sorry you had that experience but glad to see you are doing better and almost fully healed! Also, props for not picking at it because I don’t think I’d have the self restraint to do so 😅
my cousin had her legs burnt in a fire accident and it looked exactly like this. brutal. I'm so sorry you had this experience!! and so glad it's healed now!
and girl, you are not over-reacting. This is some tough stuff!!
Im a retired nures, and OMG Jo. The pain had to be unmanageable. So glad you know what your allergic to now.
Praying that this surgery will take away your phantom pain.
Absolutely not at all gross to me but deeply disturbing.
I’m not a medical nerd but I am in awe , honor and respect of your stories and experiences.
I’ve learned myself what chronic pain does to the body and the way this can also affect the nervous system as well.
This experience you went through was horrific to the point of shear agony I’d imagine and I’m sure I can’t even come close to imaging the depth of the pain and turmoil overall you went through,
Please tell me you have good strong support around you (family , friends)
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Thank you for sharing and being you. What horrific stories yet such resilience, bravery and absolute amazing self advocacy.
I most certainly honor you, and your beautiful dogs 😊❤😊
Glad, that you're doing better! I also totally would have attempted to peel my leg... the healing must have been sooo itchy!
I don't usually comment on videos, but as someone who has struggled with eczema throughout my life, YOU ARE A BADASS for not itching that when you wanted to! Your self-restraint is so so admirable. So happy your doing better!
Even as someone with Mastocytosis, who has experienced some pretty gruesome skin reactions... I flinched a bit seeing those photos. Oh my god, that's a serious reaction. 😬
Dang! 🤯😱
VERY glad it's healed so well this far! 💖
Holy CRAPOLA!!!! Fascinating but so so sorry you had to go through all this! Glad you are on the mend!
I can’t even believe you weren’t screaming and ranting at the drs. So frustrating when they dismiss you. Good on you for staying on top of them!!!
Jeezus Creesuz. That is unreal. However it shows how really incredible our bodies are. Best wishes in your continued healing.
You are so strong you got this❤
The human body is fascinating! Definite medical nerd here! So glad you are doing better now and that the pain is reducing. Not sure if you are, but Spoonie hugs 💜🥄
I can't even imagine the relief you felt washing it off. I got stitches after surgery and the moment I could finally wash it off, it felt nothing short of amazing. I'm glad your skin is healing after that terrible reaction you had.
The nerd in me was definitely fascinated... I can't believe how good it looks now! The human body is freaking weird and kinda really awesome.
Also, I could literally listen to your voice all day. Or watch you narrate literally anything.
Yay!!! Yes!!! So glad you are feeling better! SO, SO glad. May you go from strength to strength - and LOOK at that bendy nubbin - you are formula one here. Sending good thoughts - keep feeling good!
Hi Jo, I feel for you because I too suffer from sever reactions to the chemicals used in the adhesives in plasters and dressings. My skin literally SLOUGHED OFF and the pain was incredible… you have my deepest sympathies for all you’ve been through. Any hospital stay I have now has to include special coloured paper bracelets to let the doctors know of my allergy in advance of any procedures. Stay strong my girl you are awesome.
That is horrible! You said it felt like your skin was burning, and while I obviously have no IDEA how painful it was, the pics look shockingly similar to a terrible sunburn I'm healing from. I think the burning sensation is probably a super accurate description and I cannot imagine how horrible that felt.
And kudos to you for not picking at it!
As someone who has dealt with severe psoriasis for a couple of decades, I know that burn and itch, and that desire to pick at the awful bits far too well. Glad to see you're healing well.
That looks SO PAINFUL! I’m glad you seem to be on the other side of the worst of it. Sending lots of love and good healing vibes your way! Smooch those puppies for me. 💜
I'm glad it's healing well, and that you're feeling better. I've never been squeamish, though empathy causes me to hurt when I see someone else's pain. I appreciate the warnings for your vid, and yes, that really did look like fried sausage. So glad it's doing so much better now - amazingly well. I hope that months from now you can say it was all worth it, and that the surgery will have been a great success.
Oh Jo! You poor woman! Incisional pain is bad enough. Nerve pain is worse. Add everything else to the mix, I can't imagine your misery. I am so happy that it is much better now. Keep on movin' on! You are an inspiration.
Puppies and medical gross stuff??? 10/10 video. I definitely gasped aloud when seeing the photos.
That looks sooo sore!!! You are a brave girl! Love your dogs!!!
Jo, you've come a long way to get as far as you have. Stay positive and remember we are all rooting for you.
I can't tell you how much I appreciate you not greysaclling the medical photos, american medical shows tend to do that despite them being, you know, medical shows!
Your dogs look like weird floppy gangly bears and i LOVE THEM
That's so scary for you! I am glad you are feeling better. Not a medical nerd. Just a lady that admires your strength. 💪
I cannot imagine how awful that must have been! I’m so glad to hear the you are recovering nicely now. Thank you for sharing your inspiring story.
You are NOT overreacting! Everyone who knows pain sees these images and feels them!
My amateur doctor side loves this, it's an excellent case study of something. My empathy side is overwhelmed.
Oh Jo, that looks so, so painful! I'm sorry this happened to you :(
Oh Jo that looked so incredibly painful I'm so glad your ok now ❤
How strong your resolve is. I can not fathom how hard this was for you not to scratch, scratch, SCRATCH your stump open. An allergist could perhaps test you to see what your allergic reaction was to.
I was honestly not expecting it to look as pink as it did in some pics. But what a horrible thing to go through, not being able to pick your skin! All jokes aside, you are a real trooper for going through this surgery and dealing with this allergic reaction. Sending all my well wishes your way!
On a side note, I am probably going to stop my own allergy meds soon. Lets hope my reaction doesn't take yours as an example the moment I quit
Thankyou for sharing your story + pictures for fellow medical gross nerds like me 😎
Glad that it looks to be healing good now!
Not sure how long it's been gone but I miss hearing your old outro music :(
It's great to see you looking so much better, Jo! Much love to you and the dogs
The number of times times I went "oof" and just cringed... Kudos to you for not picking at that skin! I simply could not. Congrats on molting!
oh my gosh!!! As someone who has had nearly chemical burn looking allergic reactions to things--YIKES! Glad you are doing much better--it's wild to see how quickly 1 thing/ingredient/substance can absolutely reek havoc.
Much love to you, Jo! So happy to have found your channel!! I'm so sorry about the awful reaction, but I'm glad that it's getting better!!
I am so sorry you had to go through this, but I’m glad you’re doing so much better!
I had an allergic reaction to some bandages when I was a kid and this video took me back, telling the doctor of the hurt, the pain, and the itchiness and him saying "healing hurts"... waiting till the day he would swap my bandages, that's when the allergy got discovered. I've been telling this story for so long and describing as "my skin looked like beef jerky"I acctually forgot how it looked like... but seeing this video the beef jerky description, wasn't far of. thanks for your videos, wish you a safe and speedy recovery
The more surgeries I have the more my body has a visceral reaction to painful things but also the more fascinated I am with them