08 June 2015

Evolution of my Epic Wound

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to climb a rope about 10 feet up and then fall off? I can tell you from first hand experience, that it is not recommended.
 
I landed on the mats underneath in an explosion of sand and water. I hear it looked pretty cool, but it didn't feel very cool. The only wound I sustained was some wicked rope burn on the palm of my hand. It didn't seem like much at the time, but it was one of the most painful Army wounds I've ever had.
 
Day of wounding

Day 2
Day 4
Day 9
Day 10
Day 12
Day 20
It took 20 days for the last scab to come loose and for all the new pink skin to be smooth.
 
Rope burn is not recommended. Falling is also not recommended. But falling and getting rope burn on a part of your body that you constantly move and bang around is FOR SURE not recommended.
 
PS Only a Medic would photograph the wound healing process and post it on her blog.

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