Road Rash Complications - Options Now?

[Mr. Bloom]

SilverChiropractor (a serious cyclist) says with proper nutrition and nurturing, road rash can heal in 5 to 7 days. BUT, he also admits going 25,000 miles without a fall!!!

BUT, MORE IMPORTANTLY:

Hammer, OMG!!!!

I just found your ride/crash report. Sorry for a late response, but WOW!

We finished the last bit to our town in an ambulance. The emergency crew had to take our bikes back to the rest stop we'd past so that the SAG wagon could pick them up and take them to our last destiantion. We couldn't get them, because by the time we got there, the bikes were locked in a truck. Our friends said the bikes were fine. Our friends also said that the ride wasn't 100 miles, but actually 106.

Anyway. I ended up with 8 stitches in my elbow, 2 in my knee and a cracked collarbone. I did pass out in the examining room after they put the collar on me. My fiance was there.

Sounds like you were fortunate. I surely don't want to put my minor problem in the same category as yours.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!

[Hammer]

Thank you... I didn't want to hijack your thread!!! My wounds are healing pretty well. They aren't really oozing anymore. It's only been a few days and we still see progression. I've been sleeping more and trying to eat well too...

Part of me thinks I'll go back to running for awhile, but yet I am thinking about when I can get back on my bike too. My spirit must not be down too much.