Izzy's Leg: Update 24

12/15/2015

Operation New Skin is well underway and appears to be going smoothly.

If you'll remember, my concern has been about the wound cracking back open due to swelling. Unfortunately, this worry is based on experience. We've made it nearly this far several times only to have the wound crack open once the pressure of the bandage has been removed.

So far, so good.

On Wednesday, I used a last application of Biozide Gel with a cotton bandage covered with Vet Wrap. When I rewrapped on Friday, I switched to New Skin with two layers of Vet wrap and no cotton. The skin looked tight enough to risk reducing the amount of bandaging material. On Sunday, I undid the Vet Wrap and was pleased to see that the wound was still knit together with no swelling.

No matter how much I try to focus on the wound, my iphone just can't see it clearly. The yellowish stuff is Biozide Gell residue.

Before I rode on Monday, I removed the Vet Wrap completely, and used my DSB boots for the ride. When I took them off, the leg looked perfectly fine. I painted on more New Skin and again covered it with a layer of Vet Wrap.

Knock on wood here, but it seems as though we might finally be out of the woods and free sailing. I hope. The next hurdle will be to skip the Vet Wrap layer without any swelling. I won't try that until next week. I'll keep you posted.

jenj

12/15/2015 08:16:34 am

HOORAY!!!! I'm glad that New Skin is working - I've heard great things about it!

Bakersfield Dressage link

12/15/2015 05:32:09 pm

Thanks! So far, so good. I turned him out for an hour this afternoon with no wraps or bandages. There was no filling, and things seem to be holding together. :0)

EquiNovice link

12/15/2015 09:51:44 am

Oooo! New skin! That stuff was a godsend in college for all of us rowers (mostly treating blisters on hands from the oars- but worked great for many other rowing related wounds as well) It sounds like you didn't encounter any trouble, so that's good, but one warning if the wound is still a little open- that stuff can HURT LIKE A SONOFABISH during application before it dries.

12/15/2015 05:34:04 pm

Oh - good to know!!! I waited to use it until it was 100% closed and then some, but I will certainly keep my eye on if it does break back open. I appreciate the voice of experience. :0)

AppyDoesDressage

12/15/2015 10:37:59 am

So glad to see true progress! Here is to hoping that New Skin is the magic bullet that will finally put this problem to rest :)

12/15/2015 05:34:36 pm

ME TOO!!!! :0)

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