So....I put on this cheap POS ring for adornment to attend a dinner party. After eating and drinking I noticed my finger was starting to swell, just slightly, but I wanted to take it off. With coconut oil, nothing happened....but the twisting and turning made my finger swell big time. I iced it, raised my hand above my shoulder and left it alone. When I made it home from the party I decided to give it another try after searching google. There are six ways to remove a ring. I tried 4. I had dental floss wrapped around my finger and it likely would have worked but I spazzed and got spooked when it got a little stuck around my knuckle....what if it got stuck? What if my finger turned blue? What if I had to get my damn finger amputated? So one of the suggestions was to go to the ER or a fire department. Well what do you know....there's volunteer fire department a mile from my place. I called them to see if they had the ability and would see me at 2am....and YES! With my night gown, a leather jacket, my hair pineappled, and contacts removed....I make the trek. One fireman met me at the door....he already had his tools prepped. And he went to work. Two other firemen were likely amused and stayed to watch. He sawed the ring in three places. At times my elbow was stabilized or my finger was depressed , but I was calm. That crap is finally off and I am free and I get to keep my finger. I'll be donating to the Volunteer Fire Department when the next solicitation letter comes!!!!!! Thanks guys! read more

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