as I understand it, the latest thinking on skin wounds is to NOT use topical antibiotics. fosters resistant critters. etc. Neosporin especially is known for a high percentage of folks being allergic to it. Rian, might have been the Vaseline base that was helping the healing for you. Keeping wounds moist (and clean) with something is useful.
I can't say enough good stuff about Tegaderm. In the past I recovered from some road rash using Tegaderm and within two weeks the would was pretty much gone.
It mght be hard to find because it's under the 3M brand Nexcare now. Look for Nexcare on the shelf then Tegaderm printed underneath that.
It's a clear X x X (there are a bunch of sizes - 4 x 4 worked great for my thigh) thin adhesive "skin". You need to carefully place it over the wound using precautions (cleaned hands and wound, etc.). It kind of looks like you have Saran wrap over the wound. I changed it four times over two weeks. Either because at first the wound was leaking a bit while i was running, later because the edged of the dressing were coming up a bit, but it's meant to stay on. Once on, the dressing helps accelerate body's ability heal the wound without a scab so you are left with new pink skin underneath.
And the directions for Tegaderm say not to, but I put a micro thin layer of bacitracin just over the actual wound (none on the surrounding area) when I change the dressing.
I totally agree with Cary about Tegaderm. I am using it on the area where I have the most and worst road rash. It is healing much better than the other areas where I didn't use it. I love how it doesn't produce a scab.
Wow. Tough luck. I'm sorry to hear about the accident. Thank goodness it wasn't any worse than a broken clavicle. Bad, but your skull is still in one piece, and that's the body part I worry about most. Not much in mine, but it's all I've got!
Tim - looks like you had a great surgeon. It's just amazing what they can do. Keep a tight hold on the reigns right now, you don't want to hurt yourself coming back too quickly. Easy does it for another week...then slowly open the throttle.
Hey Tim - just catching up on a lot of forum stuff - wow - this is too bad. But it looks like your on your way to recovery. Well, at least it forced you to cut down your IM schedule by one - you beast. Your race schedule will certainly keep you motivated - just don't get anxious.
B/t/w - I broke my clavicle when I was like 9 yrs old by a friend practicing his martial arts routine on me - so I am not looking to experience that again via my bike ...eyes ahead at all times.....lol.
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It mght be hard to find because it's under the 3M brand Nexcare now. Look for Nexcare on the shelf then Tegaderm printed underneath that.
It's a clear X x X (there are a bunch of sizes - 4 x 4 worked great for my thigh) thin adhesive "skin". You need to carefully place it over the wound using precautions (cleaned hands and wound, etc.). It kind of looks like you have Saran wrap over the wound. I changed it four times over two weeks. Either because at first the wound was leaking a bit while i was running, later because the edged of the dressing were coming up a bit, but it's meant to stay on. Once on, the dressing helps accelerate body's ability heal the wound without a scab so you are left with new pink skin underneath.
And the directions for Tegaderm say not to, but I put a micro thin layer of bacitracin just over the actual wound (none on the surrounding area) when I change the dressing.
...and am I the only one that didn't know you are (were?) a climber??
...and am I the only one that didn't know you are (were?) a climber??
Work your recovery plan like you train and you should be fine have patience with yourself.
Surprised the bike was unharmed. Those Craft shorts are the bomb, btw ... it's a pity they stopped making the elite tri pad.
I am just catching up with the Forums. I am very sorry to hear about your crash but glad you are okay. Heal fast my friend and get back at it.
Wow. Tough luck. I'm sorry to hear about the accident. Thank goodness it wasn't any worse than a broken clavicle. Bad, but your skull is still in one piece, and that's the body part I worry about most. Not much in mine, but it's all I've got!
Get well soon.
Let the healing begin!
Let the healing begin!
some pretty colors still after 2 weeks after impact
the scar from surgery 1 week after
I will repeat something someone yelled at me, from a car, while i was running without a shirt :::: "damn man, eat a cheeseburgerr".
follow up photo's 8 days after surgery..... I'm on my way!
Great to hear about the progress. The pictures look good also but I don't know much about x ray's so...
Gordon
B/t/w - I broke my clavicle when I was like 9 yrs old by a friend practicing his martial arts routine on me - so I am not looking to experience that again via my bike ...eyes ahead at all times.....lol.