Tracks!!!!

[dirtydirk]

so im 60ish days clean and i thought my tracks would have been gone by now......u think if there not gone by now they prollly be with me the rest of my life??? should i wear them proudly in a sense or keep them covered like i have thus far.....its guna be warm soon and i remember how NOT fun it was keeping my arms tight 2 my body all summer but it hard 2 wear them proudly (so 2 speak) im sumwhat embarressed of what they represent, thoughts???

[motye51]

Congragulations on your 60 day mark. Wonderful to hear. I'm sure, over time, the external scars will heal.

[takingmylifeback2014]

CONGRATS ON 60 DAYS CLEAN & SERENE!!!!! WAY TOO GO BUDDY!

[Amandag78]

Hey Dirk, congratulations on 60 days clean, thats awesome !!!

[rowdyRed]

My tracks have almost totally healed on the surface. I' ve noticed a dip in my arms that wasn't there before my last trip on the rail, if u will. My hubby only used one spot so his is still really noticable. We are looking into tasteful tatoos to cover. FYI vit E comes in a cream & an oil, in a bottle. No need to open capsules one by one. Curious to hear what works the best for u. Good luck & keep up the good work!!! The scars are gonna fade in time, just don't forget how far you've come! My 1st time around I scraped, not really cut a line over mine so it would look like a cut. Now I have a scar over it that won't go away. Being red-headed it's now turned silver. Don't know if any of this would do u any good, just thought I'd share my experiences. Stef

[ActingBrandNew]

Well...my arms are completely covered in tattoos so my track marks are just faded ink. Yours will fade over time. Ive been working on other type scars myself lately and have found some success in a silicon patch. They sell them at most local stores like Target, etc. Maybe that would help. Best medicine will be time though.

[jugglin]

Keep using the oils, creams, etc. But, I say unless you are at work (depending on your job), don't worry too much about covering them up. IMO they remind you right now of where you were and were you ARE NOT. If anybody else notices and knows what they are, they will also notice they have faded, they may lead to conversation and open up the door for you to share your experience. I think it is ok to be free and be who you are...you have earned the right.:)

[dirtydirk]

nail inna garden hose ..........lol  i know all 2 well bout that, good analagy!!!!

[VICourageous]

Maybe look into some of the creams that PG women use so they do not get scars..It might just work..lol

[dirtydirk]

ive seen many ppls fade and ive seen mine fade as well but they have stiopped fading...i got scar creme that has helped as well but im at a point were i think its not getting better or worse but when the summer comes and u get a tan and your scars get red when your skin gets tan i think its guna get redddd...ive reasearched gettin tats over ur tracks but think id rather deal with the drama then get a tat over my tracks  thx for the info merri!!!

[Merri123]

Hi again. Search it and what I read is to use an exfoliating scrub. (Gentle one not a harsh one) everyday to help remove dead skin. Then use Vit E on it. Or neosporin until you get it on them. Will take time but if you do this every day it will help them heal better and faster. Have patience. They will fade.

[Merri123]

Unfortunately that makes you heal harder and slower. Maybe try using Vit E on it (poke the capsule to squeeze it out). Or ask you doctor. He may have something that will help. An ointment or antibiotic.

Until then they will remind you of where you have been and don't want to go back too. 60 days is awesome!!!  This is your past. Give it time to heal as you do.

[OxyTired]

This is somewhat out of my realm, I was into pills, but I hear you. How about tatoos that sort of disguise things if the tracks dont go away? Others with more direct experience will be along to answer.
60 days! Congrats, good for you!!