So yesterday I put a good 2" long gash in my knee(fell on some stairs). Internal and external stitches. Im missing an xc race this weekend but sea otter I really want to make(next thurs). The doctor says the external stitches come out in 12 days(I have an app. on the 22nd), and I should'nt ride before than because where the stitches are the skin will move around too much when pedaling so it will open up and potentially become infected. He also said I could try gently pedaling in a week and see what it's like. What should I do? I really want to race dowhill and slalom at sea otter next week.
ps the internal stitches dissolve in 3 weeks and that's when im supposed ot be ready for back to normal training
ps the internal stitches dissolve in 3 weeks and that's when im supposed ot be ready for back to normal training