a little nervous

nichols
nichols Posts: 240
edited September 19 in Health and Weight Loss
i was working last nite and while trying to subdue a subject, got bit on the finger. although not real bad it broke the skin. The bad part is, the subject is claiming that he is hiv positive, so now im waiting on blood test and have to get checked in two months. i know there is a very little chance of contracting the virus but still makes me nervous. Prayers would be welcomed.

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  • nichols
    nichols Posts: 240
    i was working last nite and while trying to subdue a subject, got bit on the finger. although not real bad it broke the skin. The bad part is, the subject is claiming that he is hiv positive, so now im waiting on blood test and have to get checked in two months. i know there is a very little chance of contracting the virus but still makes me nervous. Prayers would be welcomed.
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    I will say you have very very very little to be worried about. It's a good idea that you're being checked just in case, but there's really a HUGE chance that you're absolutely positively fine. That said, I will send you a prayer anyway :flowerforyou:
  • Sunibc22
    Sunibc22 Posts: 330
    I will say you have very very very little to be worried about. It's a good idea that you're being checked just in case, but there's really a HUGE chance that you're absolutely positively fine. That said, I will send you a prayer anyway :flowerforyou:

    I too am sure you'll be fine. Always good to get checked out though. I will send some positive thought for you. :heart:
  • jenninsocal
    jenninsocal Posts: 419
    Good luck, but im sure you will be fine. The 2 week wait is horrendous, we had tests before we got married, and even though we pretty much knew we didnt have it, its still scary
  • frithir
    frithir Posts: 179 Member
    Adding my prayers and positive vibes. It always struck me as ironic that in the 20 years that I worked in Corrections ~ all but the last 2 of that in maximum security prisons, the only injury I ever got was tripping over a tree root during a manhunt and twisting my ankle. However, in the 10 years I worked in community mental health, I got bitten, slapped, clawed, punched, spit on, had other bodily fluids chunked at me, had knives and guns pulled on me, got stalked and had more than one verbal threat of bodily harm. People ask me if I was ever afraid working in the prison system and I tell them that I was FAR safer in there than I EVER was out on the street!
  • prairiemom
    prairiemom Posts: 391 Member
    Add my prayers to the rest. Hoping everything turns out alright. Trust in God, let him give you the strength and patience for two months.
  • nichols
    nichols Posts: 240
    ive done both in my career and i have to agree with u 100 percent. we do have to break up fights alot where im at, but back ups not 10 to 15 min away anymore. god bless u.
  • GoGetterMom
    GoGetterMom Posts: 852 Member
    *praying for you* It can feel like such a long time while you wait, I hope it passes quickly by for you so you can focus on the fun things of life.
  • stenogal
    stenogal Posts: 36
    I will pray for you the same prayers I pray for my husband who is a correctional officer also. Give it to God and enjoy your day of rest tomorrow!:flowerforyou:


    Take care, my friend!
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