85 % Burnt - Stupid Stupid Me

[I'llsucceed 1]

Well last tuesday I went tanning. I had gone numerous x's over my lifetime & practically have never ever burnt. But it had been about 3 to 4 yrs as I told the 17 yr old behind the desk & I wasn't sure what was new on the market & how long I should go for. She said & highly recommended the "Non Burning Monster Bed" w/bronzing bulbs instead of the high pressure bed I was used to. Said it cost a bit more but no burning/average person goes for 30 mins she said w/a smile. I said well that sounds like alot. She said its OK the computer will only let me schedual you for 25 mins for a first timer. I said ok- your sure? She said yah. I actually got out after 21 mins aprox- I was very sweaty & felt too hot.

Basically that evening about 3 hours later I blacked out & fell in my bathroom floor around 1am & woke up at 1:35am. totally naked & on the ceramic floor. Crashed into a drawer w/my butt & actually cut my lower thigh. Cracked my head a bit & pulled down a towel rack in the process. Holly hell! Got 2 tylenol down my throat & crawled back into bed & tried my sister- no answer. Than all I remember is waking up the next day- THANK YOU JESUS! Long & short of it it is nearly 6 days later & I can walk now & I was able to go to church this morning.

The Tanning salon agreed to pay for all my medical expeneses & creams/pain killers plus fix the damage to the bathroom & give me free tanning packages. Well not like I ever want to go tanning again:0) But I told them I did want everthing else covered & since I am not working I wouldn't sue them for time lost on the job.

Bad news I also had gained 6 pounds this week - good news was all but 2 are gone- it was swollen Water weight. Hopefully I can start working out again soon. What a week!:0(

[PhotoNut 7]

Um.. you have a good case to sue that place! OMG you could have died. That is gross negligence on their part and I wouldn't hesitate to sue them. That's just inexcusable!

And the title of this thread, Stupid Stupid Me - you should change that. You werent the one who was stupid!

[nickie456 0]

Oh my God, that looks so pain full. I hope they fired the girl that said that bed was the right one for you. Hoping you feel better.

[Guest ASPHALT ANGEL]

oh my gosh yu poor thing..you are burnt bad. Did you go to a doctor at all? That is after only ONE tan? Make sure you get lots of fluids in because a burn like that will rally deydrate you. What did you get to use on the burn?

[PhotoNut 7]

Ok, now that I've calmed down from my initial reaction.. *chuckle*

I am currently going thru something similar, and am under the care of a burn care specialist. Be careful about what you put on the burned areas. Some creams and ointments actually dry out the skin and will make it more painful.

I strongly suggest you get to a doctor. Hell, go the the ER. You're not paying for it. The passing out was most likely from dehydration over such a large area of your body. If you see any blisters forming, go see a burn care or wound care specialist. Burns with open blisters (indicating a second degree burn) are so easily infected, and I was told by medical professionals to put the wrong stuff on mine which made it more painful and took longer to heal.

You were smart to take the pictures, keep doing that as things progress. And by all means, contact an attorney. You may not find one right away - so many aren't even interested in cases that don't promise a million bucks in their pockets - but you'll find one that will eventually. And it will be worth your time. I'm so mad at the magnitude of the negligence that goes on. They know you have a good case, that's why they were so quick to offer what they have. It's a drop in the bucket to what they know you could get for such a screwup. Good luck in whatever you decide.

[NJChick 3]

Wholey crap Batman !!!!

Uhh I feel so bad for you. Please see your doctor to make sure your okay.

Feel better soon....... *gentle hugs*

[Iluvharleys 15]

Wow! That sure looks painful! I too think you need to see your doctor. Let us know how you are doing!

[lianna 3]

I am in disbelief. That is definitely a "monster" bed. See a doctor and then see a lawyer before you accept anything they offer. That is pure negligence on their part and you deserve compensation. I am not a lawsuit freak, but the fact that you actually passed out and hurt yourself makes this a much more serious issue than just a burn.

[divaliciousdee 0]

HOpe you feel better. Be careful about the creams. I was burned once( not by a tanning bed lol ) but in a house fire second and third degree on my back. I found that wearing light cotton shirts(white ones) helped with the pain because clothes hurt burns. Try to wera light cotton fabrics while you are recooperating. Drink Water too. God Bless!

[Margo 0]

Please do the following....

Call your doctor....ASAP

Drink tons of Water

Call your attorney

Accept nothing from the tanning salon...have an attorney deal with it.

Take care and I hope you are not in too much pain.....

[leatha_g 4]

ask your pharmacit/doctor to prepare you some silvadene. there are also some burn gel packs that would be useful. my goodness.. i feel for you.

[I'llsucceed 1]

Thanks everyone for the advice & well wishes.

YES - I went to see a doctor last Thursday. I had actually called my GYN(she is easy to get ahold of) the day after & she prescriped the silvadene. Than I went to my PHD the next day,Thursday, after I had the courage to bend my legs to drive the car. Ouch! They gave me a script for Tramadol (pain killer) which didn't make me sick- horray, the vicodin was upsetting my stomach. Also they prescriped Hydrocortisone 2% cream which really really helped calm everything down. Most of my time was spent in ice baths-(talk about painful) Lapband surgery hurt way less!

As to the girl getting fired, They asked me if I wanted her fired & said they would if I asked b/c she never even had me sign a release form. She is only 17 yrs old, I said no. What I want is for her to understand her actions & learn from them.

AS to what they offered: They didn't offer anything- I was the one who called & asked for my expenses to be covered & for the damage in the bathroom to be taken care of. I may be asking for some small amount of compensation but really do not wish to sue them.

They are a family owned business & even though I 100% feel they are completely at fault, I just would rather turn the other cheek & thank God I am not in any danger at this point. The owner was very very sorry & when I finally do show her the photos I think will understand more fully the extent of the damages. But in all honesty I should have know better than listening to a young girl when I have had experiences with tanning salons over the years.

Today all the stupid itching has begone & living in Michigan w/all the dry & cold air doesn't help. So I am one lathering babe! Greased up & hoping not to become a snake.

Thanks for all the well wishes.

If anyone can downsize those photos & have them just show up instead of a link please feel free to do so. I have no idea how too.

One more thing- the whole reason I went tanning was too look better for this cute young Thang I been dating. He felt so bad that he took care of me all week. Plus I think he liked seeing me in the icebaths ;0) What won't we do for lust??? LOL LOL

[PhotoNut 7]

Here ya go.

[Jachut 487]

Oh boy I find it really hard to believe in this day and age anyone would design a tanning bed to allow you to stay in longer! Its all about shorter shorter shorter. Last year I went to the solarium to get a tan for a special event - I could easily get addicted to tanning beds, but generally stay away because I would prefer not to look 70 at 40. And 2/3 of Australians get skin cancer in one form or another in their lifetime anyway without making it even more likely by going in tanning beds.

BUT - I got a glorious deep tan in about 12 sessions of 6 minutes each! That girl has gotten something wrong somewhere, surely. With the strength of today's beds there's no way you'd need 20 minutes - or even if that bed does require it, you have to build up to it.

[I'llsucceed 1]

Jacqui

Yes your right on that one- You are supposed to work up to that long of a time for sure. That is why I was so totally atken back when she told me the average person goes for 30 mins. But the computer would only let me go for 25 the first time. I even asked "that seems so long..are you sure I will be ok?" I wish I would have listened to my insticts. I usually do. Did I mention she mis quoted the rate 3x's.!

Photonut-

thanks for redoing those shots. The full body ones are the most painful to look at. My poor breasts will never be the same-lol lol Thank GOD I wore undies!