npgeorge
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Hi All,
I know this may seem a little lame, but I'm going to Bonaire in three weeks and unfortunately two days ago I stubbed my toe on a pumpkin (Long story) completely separating it from the toe, except for the base.--The sight of it was enough to make you pass out! Anyways, the ER doc reseated the nail after 2-3 attempts and said I should be okay to dive with it in a few weeks. After two days the pain has already subsided and now it's just sore when I bump the tip and I imagine in a few weeks all pain should be gone but there will still be a good level of discomfort.
I usually wear a full-foot boot with a nylon sock and do notice that often my toes are close to or near the end of the boot. I'd imagine, like most other of my Bonaire trips, that I will have my boots on all day (sometimes night). My question is, anyone have any ideas how how to keep my feet either dry or the nail attached during that time? The pressure tape I use does appear to be fairly waterproof, but i'm guessing it will not last a good day of diving.
I'm guessing I should just trim the nail back as far as possible prior to the trip and pad the end of the boot or pad the toe with a little bit of guaze? I'd prefer not to have to buy new dive boots as I like these hard-soled boots best for the iron shore.
Any thoughts or suggestions would of course be appreciated!
Nick
I know this may seem a little lame, but I'm going to Bonaire in three weeks and unfortunately two days ago I stubbed my toe on a pumpkin (Long story) completely separating it from the toe, except for the base.--The sight of it was enough to make you pass out! Anyways, the ER doc reseated the nail after 2-3 attempts and said I should be okay to dive with it in a few weeks. After two days the pain has already subsided and now it's just sore when I bump the tip and I imagine in a few weeks all pain should be gone but there will still be a good level of discomfort.
I usually wear a full-foot boot with a nylon sock and do notice that often my toes are close to or near the end of the boot. I'd imagine, like most other of my Bonaire trips, that I will have my boots on all day (sometimes night). My question is, anyone have any ideas how how to keep my feet either dry or the nail attached during that time? The pressure tape I use does appear to be fairly waterproof, but i'm guessing it will not last a good day of diving.
I'm guessing I should just trim the nail back as far as possible prior to the trip and pad the end of the boot or pad the toe with a little bit of guaze? I'd prefer not to have to buy new dive boots as I like these hard-soled boots best for the iron shore.
Any thoughts or suggestions would of course be appreciated!
Nick