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A blood stain on a garment.I was in the hospital this week with a hip replacement. I had gotten all dressed to come home and the student nurse removed the IV from my arm. Next thing we knew, the gauze was soaked with blood and blood was running down my arm. A big drop fell on my shirt. The Physical Therapy lady told me to spit on it. The enzymes in my spit would help to take it out. I did it and the blood spot immediately thinned and spread out which made the blood easy to wash out that night. I had never heard of doing this.

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As far as the hip replacement, I'm doing great and hope to be back getting my walking exercise in a few weeks. Meanwhile, I'm enjoying all the attention that I'm getting here at home.

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December 8, 20201 found this helpful

So glad you are doing well. I hope you will be back to normal (or better) in no time.

I have heard about the saliva trick before. Usually, I use hydrogen peroxide for blood stains but this is great for emergencies.

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December 8, 20201 found this helpful

Thanks Jess. I going to do it and will be able to kick a football before long, I hope.

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September 9, 20230 found this helpful

Cover the fresh blood with dry salt, leave it to absorb the blood, then wash straight away. If the blood has dried but still red, cover with dry salt and drip water to wet the salt, not wash away, this will redampen the blood also.

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Leave awhile, not to dry, but absorb the blood. Then wash in the normal way. If only a small drop of blood from a prick of needle, then chew some sewing cotton and lay on the spot of blood and remove the blood.

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December 8, 20201 found this helpful

Nice tip to remember.
Glad to hear you have this behind you and getting lots of attention.
I'm sure you will soon be back 'litter' gathering and cooking all those great homey dishes.

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December 9, 20200 found this helpful

I sure do hope so. That's my passion.

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December 9, 20201 found this helpful

I feel sure some of us have been through the same type of operation or something similar so I know for sure that it is no fun but since you are such a robust healthy person I feel sure you will have a short 'recovery' period.

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Some people find out the hard way that just sitting around is not a good thing - before or after an operation like this.
Wishing you and your family a healthy, happy and safe holiday season.

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December 9, 20200 found this helpful

Thank you. I'm going through physical therapy and they are giving me a good work out plus I'm doing the exercises at home as well. No pain, no gain. I'm getting there.

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December 9, 20201 found this helpful

Wishing you a speedy recovery!

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December 10, 20200 found this helpful

Thank you Judy. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Please be careful and stay well. Wear your mask.

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December 10, 20201 found this helpful

Prayers for healing!! Thanks for the tip too!! May G-d bless you and heal you quickly and fully!!

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December 10, 20200 found this helpful

Thank you so much. Please keep praying for me. My legs and feet are swollen but that is to be expected after hip replacement surgery. I would like to know how long the swelling will last.

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December 11, 20201 found this helpful

My friend had surgery on her feet last year and again this year. I think her swelling lasted about a month but perhaps feet take longer as they tend to swell anyhow.

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Take it easy and don't push too hard. I'm hoping your swelling is down by Christmas. Sending you all my best thoughts.

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December 11, 20200 found this helpful

Thank you Jess.

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September 10, 20230 found this helpful

You can use peroxide also. I've used it on colored fabrics before and it has not bleached it, but spit is "personal" and works wonderfully!

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