Originally Posted by
dcrowell
Oh, This happened yesterday afternoon. I took a shower when I got home and had to scrub the wounds. I also had to pull of piece of gravel (tiny) out of my hand. The worst of the pain is over. Maybe.
If you lost as much skin as it sounds you are in for several days of suffering followed by another week or so of discomfort before the whole thing becomes generally bearable. I honestly don't understand how those TdF riders can continue operating at the same level after a big crash. If you haven't seen it, google for Johnny Hoogerland's stage 9 crash... THAT guy has donated some blood to the sport!
Hang in there man, & keep your wounds and dressings clean. You'll be back on the horse in no time - with shoes and gloves, I'd guess.