[BigMike]

So I have to go back to the doctor tomorrow to get re-casted. I got mine yesterday and they screwed it up. I almost got a waterproof one yesterday, but decided not to.

I've never had one, but HATE the nasty grimy grossness the cotton gets after about 3 days. The waterproof ones don't have that, so i'm assuming its easier to keep clean?

also, I forgot how big of a pain in the arse it is to bag it up in the shower!

 

[w00dy]

i've had one, I swam in it. It didn't stink too bad. The stuff they pad it with roughly resembles bubblewrap. It's pretty cool.

 

[clokstar]

When I had mine not to long ago I had to bag mine everytime I had a shower too. It was kind of a hassle but if the cast gets wet it will stay wet and therfor you're skin will stay wet which will result the falling off of skin. As my doctor would put it. Hes a cool guy.

 

[chuffer]

So I have to go back to the doctor tomorrow to get re-casted. I got mine yesterday and they screwed it up. I almost got a waterproof one yesterday, but decided not to.

I've never had one, but HATE the nasty grimy grossness the cotton gets after about 3 days. The waterproof ones don't have that, so i'm assuming its easier to keep clean?

also, I forgot how big of a pain in the arse it is to bag it up in the shower!

what is wrong with your cast? too much laundry detergent or what?

 

[benno]

I've never had one, but HATE the nasty grimy grossness the cotton gets after about 3 days. The waterproof ones don't have that, so i'm assuming its easier to keep clean?

The waterproof one will be worse - they don't breathe well at all.

 

[BigMike]

what is wrong with your cast? too much laundry detergent or what?

nah, its supposed to be a thumb spica cast, and they forgot to include my thumb! stupid R.N.

 

[BigMike]

The waterproof one will be worse - they don't breathe well at all.

How can it be worse than 2 layers of cotton and 4 layers of fiberglass?

 

[Echo]

I had a Gore-Tex cast when I broke my hand a couple years ago. It was great, I could shower with it on and it never got that stinky moldyness that other casts get. I had to pay $10 because my insurance wouldn't cover the extra cost. It was worth it.

 

[amateur]

They really don't work worth a damn.

They're more waterproof, but not impervious to water by any means. I'd just get the regular cast and suck it up. You could even cut it off early if you're dumb like me.

 

[partsbara]

i ve had those a couple of times... they still smell like a$$ poo after you ve had them on for 6 weeks...

 

[benno]

How can it be worse than 2 layers of cotton and 4 layers of fiberglass?

Uh, 1 layer of unbreathable, slimy plastic bubblewrap and 4 layers of fiberglass?

 

[bikenweed]

Invest in one of the specific bags made for casts in the shower.

They have a thick, clear plastic boot that covers the limb casted. The bag molds into a plastic ring that has a rubber gasket inside. When you slide the limb/cast through the rubber gasket, it makes a pretty good seal against your skin. I used one of these to ride my motorcycle 400+ miles in the pouring rain, and my foot didn't even get wet or cold. In the shower, the thing works great. Definitely get one no matter what kind of cast you get.

 

[chuffer]

Invest in one of the specific bags made for casts in the shower.

They have a thick, clear plastic boot that covers the limb casted. The bag molds into a plastic ring that has a rubber gasket inside. When you slide the limb/cast through the rubber gasket, it makes a pretty good seal against your skin. I used one of these to ride my motorcycle 400+ miles in the pouring rain, and my foot didn't even get wet or cold. In the shower, the thing works great. Definitely get one no matter what kind of cast you get.

or the ghetto version: bread bag and duct tape... just dont forget to shave the portion of your arm that you tape!

 

[MMike]

I have no idea what what these guys are on about. I've had two fiberglass casts and they were great.

 

[BigMike]

well, I done got me a gore tex cast. I think its worth it, seeing as how I can rinse out the inside after I sweat it all up!

 

[Da Peach]

Wow. High tech. I need to go break something...