Hi Alissa,
First of all, I'm so sorry you're having to go through this! It sounds awful. Actually, I can quite relate. When I was 12 years old I was at an airshow in Germany that ended in a horrible plain crash that killed 80 people and injured hundreds more. I still have burn scars on my arms from that and there are places on the bottom of my feel that I have no nerve endings from running barefoot over charred grass. You do end up in shock and your innitial reaction to the accident is entirely understandable. Don't be worried about feelings over it. But really, it sounds to me like you're a tough girl and you've been through alot in your life, so I'm sure you'll be fine, but I'm sure right now it's a struggle - with your dress for this weekend. On that, I will agree with others, find a nice shawl or a silky scarf that goes with your dress to drape around your neck - less risk of infection and it will add something unique to your look! On the itching - I tell you, burns are the worst healing process in the world! Doctors should have certain alloe type formulations that can be used on 1st and 2nd degree burns, once you get to a third degree burn - you just have to use the gauze for coverings and let the debreeding process take its course. If you do have third degree burns they will probably give you some type of tight wrap soon to avoid the swelling. Also, if they have not told you this already - be careful about dehydration with burns - they cause your body to leach moisture and you can get in bad shape quickly, especially if you have D compounding the fluid loss. I hope the process goes quickly for you and I hope you're working with a good doctor. On the burn stuff, feel free to ask more questions - like I said I do, unfortunately, have experience with this.
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