{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{GreyGoose}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} I had to get stitches in a finger once and when they gave me the numbing shot in it, the doctor turned around and told me "Breathe." LOL He must have thought I was nuts! I told him that I am (breathing). OMG that darn shot hurt!! In a different incident I cut a different finger perfectly in the middle joint. It barely bled, but the knife went in at just the right spot to go all the way between the bones--which I could clearly see! I went to my primary doc who was very impressed to see such an injury and well I cleaned it. I had a splint for a few weeks. I'll give you my hugs and prayers that everything works out easy for you!