I gouged myself. Not one handing.

[Matias]

Heal quickly and don't do that again.

Words to live by

 

[AP1017]

Thanks for sharing. Hope for a speedy healing.

 

[islandarb]

Update. One week later. Never had any pain. Last antibiotic taken. I am so blessed. Healing nicely. Thanks for well wishes.

 

[RogerM]

Late to this thread... Just want to express some appreciation for the share (that goes for everyone here with a similar experience) Your description of the sequence of events leading to the gouge moment is clear. Also, sharing the state of mind when it happened. I have gleaned a lot of valuable insight from you @islandarb and appreciate your honest take on things. Ride that bike, heal up, keep sharing.

 

[Stumpsprouts]

Not to diminish from your injury at all, but just wanted to show a much smaller wound (from 2020) that happened from tripping and falling on a non running saw I was carrying up through some steep woods. Saw was pointed behind me, downhill, as I had been instructed to do. Now I keep a scabbard on when I’m hauling a saw for a ways.

 

[islandarb]

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Not to diminish from your injury at all, but just wanted to show a much smaller wound (from 2020) that happened from tripping and falling on a non running saw I was carrying up through some steep woods. Saw was pointed behind me, downhill, as I had been instructed to do. Now I keep a scabbard on when I’m hauling a saw for a ways.

A sharp chain and flesh do not mix. Moving or not.

 

[Analog]

But while I am recovering I got a new bad boy. LololView attachment 93193

I wish you a speedy recovery and thanks for sharing!

Is this the We Are One Arrival?! Siiiiiicccckkkkkk bike!!!

 

[treegongfu]

Looks good. Nice clear liquid. They did a good job of sewing that up.

 

[Bart_]

Met a guy once who had the dented in version scar of your cut an inch or two down from the inner elbow, left arm. He must've cut muscle too. Speedy recovery.

 

[southsoundtree]

Dat's a lot of feet Erik. So glad you were out of that mess to tell us about it. I was a short piddly drop in a small mango removal. An easy peasy cut and drop scenario. But I was angry with one of my employees since the day before and it carried out that morning. I should never have climbed in that mood. Small or big.....

Head space is an important factor in performance.
This has been on my mind, and in my days, lately.

 

[islandarb]

Head space is an important factor in performance.
This has been on my mind, and in my days, lately.

I should have packed up my gear and gone home. My mood was dark that morning. Or let my other climber do the job like I intended. Lesson has been driven home.

 

[DBH]

I should have packed up my gear and gone home. My mood was dark that morning. Or let my other climber do the job like I intended. Lesson has been driven home.

Thank you for sharing— trying to learn this lesson.

 

[islandarb]

Update. 12 days. Stitches out. Just some slight swelling. That will go down easy. So thankful.

 

[evo]

Update. 12 days. Stitches out. Just some slight swelling. That will go down easy. So thankful.
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Massage that scar tissue when you can. If you can’t find it down there, I can send you some comfrey oil

 

[islandarb]

Massage that scar tissue when you can. If you can’t find it down there, I can send you some comfrey oil

We have it Jesse. Thanks bruv. Will do.

 

[southsoundtree]

I've heard of massaging scars, meaning grinding them Hard to break down the scar tissue.

Keeping it moist is important for the healing.

Maybe Vitamin E.

 

[islandarb]

I've heard of massaging scars, meaning grinding them Hard to break down the scar tissue.

Keeping it moist is important for the healing.

Maybe Vitamin E.

Lumpy underneath so will oil it good.

 

[evo]

I've heard of massaging scars, meaning grinding them Hard to break down the scar tissue.

Keeping it moist is important for the healing.

Maybe Vitamin E.

Yeah like a screwdriver handle kinda thing.

 

[Daniel]

you got lucky.... let that be a warning.. complacency will bite you every 5 to 10 years if you let it... You gotta be aware of it when it shows up and fight it... like your life depends on it (cause it does)

 

[islandarb]

you got lucky.... let that be a warning.. complacency will bite you every 5 to 10 years if you let it... You gotta be aware of it when it shows up and fight it... like your life depends on it (cause it does)

I agree with you Daniel 100%.