In two weeks I’ve had my hand rewrapped five times, because it’s still bleeding (though that has finally slowed somewhat).

it also ripped open about an inch, gaping about half an inch wide, in which has set in an infection.

I spent about ninety minutes in the hospital clinic while they cleaned it out. They then gave me prescriptions for more pain meds and a new one for antibiotics.

The bruising is clearing up, but they are concerned about the infection. I’m told that if the red from the infection continues down my hand toward my arm, call the VA to tell them, then immediately go to my county hospital for treatment.