10491 upvotes, 87 direct replies (showing 25)
Adult patient had gas and poked a hole in his belly button with basically a knitting needle to release it.
Edit: it didn't work, he actually came in for the ensuing infection in his belly button.
Comment by ilikecatsandhippos at 06/03/2018 at 23:12 UTC
3446 upvotes, 10 direct replies
I didn't think it was possible to ever cringe this hard. You've proved me wrong.
Comment by cheddarfever at 06/03/2018 at 23:58 UTC
240 upvotes, 2 direct replies
The fact that this is one of the more reasonable trains of thought in this post is disturbing.
Comment by panicked228 at 07/03/2018 at 00:53 UTC
186 upvotes, 9 direct replies
Not going to lie, I’ve wished I could do this MANY times. Except with a sterile needle, not some sewing instrument. I have chronic stomach issues and sometimes the bloating gets incredibly painful. I feel like a damn helium balloon. If I could just relieve the pressure... ::I will not end up on a reddit thread like this, I will not end up on a reddit thread like this::
Comment by disguisesinblessing at 06/03/2018 at 23:50 UTC
206 upvotes, 5 direct replies
So now he can fart through his belly button?
Comment by Aycheeayteeaycheear at 07/03/2018 at 01:30 UTC
33 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Dear God I almost downvoted you because my fucking belly button is folding into itself now
Comment by [deleted] at 07/03/2018 at 04:23 UTC
31 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Lay on your left side and / or massage your abdomen starting at lower right, working up and across, and ending at lower left. Gas pain can be horrific but this helps get it out without puncturing yourself. I'm also wondering how this guy saw his insides. Did he think he was just a big balloon?
Comment by Urmomknows at 07/03/2018 at 03:31 UTC
20 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I heard a long time ago that if you untwist your belly button your butt would fall off. Did this guy’s butt stay intact? Maybe droop a little?
Comment by FroggyWentaCourtney at 07/03/2018 at 06:44 UTC
17 upvotes, 0 direct replies
An old boyfriend of mine (deceased, not because of this) was in a similar situation when he "poked a hole" in his stomach with a steak knife, using the same reasoning. He had actually called his father to take him to the hospital before he did it...just didn't feel like it could wait. Other pain seemingly vanished...because he had stabbed himself in the fucking stomach!!!
Comment by ArcOfRuin at 07/03/2018 at 01:25 UTC
47 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Comment by Tiredofstandingstill at 06/03/2018 at 23:58 UTC
16 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Omg i wished this worked my stomach looks like football when i fly , i need a tap put in , so csn almost understand the logic
Comment by EMB93 at 07/03/2018 at 01:06 UTC
31 upvotes, 3 direct replies
This is a reoccurig thought of mine. Ff I had a syringe and a lot of gas could i let it out? I realize i would probably never hit the right spot but still the thought haunts me. Same with pimples that have not yet surfaced, i feel the need to drain them...
Comment by ihadacowman at 07/03/2018 at 01:37 UTC
14 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I had severe gas for the first time with a diverticulitis attack and can tell you I was contemplating the best procedure. W would have pierced off to the side though, not through the belly button.
Comment by maybeCarmenSanDiego at 06/03/2018 at 23:59 UTC
21 upvotes, 0 direct replies
that's... not how it works... D:
Comment by 5bi5 at 07/03/2018 at 00:49 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This is the first one that made me wince.
Comment by idonutcareaboutabs at 07/03/2018 at 01:43 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Did he forget about farts?
Comment by redditsuckscancer at 07/03/2018 at 04:54 UTC
7 upvotes, 1 direct replies
honest question, how old was this person? were they mentally handicapped or extremely uneducated? were they raised by deeply religious people? were they known to abuse controlled substances or illegal drugs?
Comment by cowgirlsteph at 07/03/2018 at 01:20 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Did he do any work involving cattle? That's how you fix gas bloat.
Comment by bee_vomit at 07/03/2018 at 01:47 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I've had gas so bad I've fantasized about this, but jesus fuck! I'd never actually do it!!
Comment by Mistah-Jay at 07/03/2018 at 03:46 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Oh god, I am not well after reading this.
Comment by derpattk at 07/03/2018 at 00:40 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
What the fuuuuuck
Comment by Rikplaysbass at 07/03/2018 at 02:52 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
This makes sense to 4 year old me.
Comment by jldxx3 at 07/03/2018 at 03:21 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Belly buttons terrify/gross me out for some reason, and you've made this 784 times worse with this post. Thanks!
Comment by AppleGuy53 at 06/03/2018 at 22:39 UTC
7 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Ouch
Comment by joec85 at 07/03/2018 at 02:01 UTC
10 upvotes, 0 direct replies
You suck. One of my biggest (irrational) fears is my belly button coming undone one day and spilling my guts everywhere. I had almost convinced myself it's a solid thing.
Comment by marine-tech at 07/03/2018 at 02:00 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
PSSssssssssss