How to stop crutches rubbing me raw

[MattFL]

I'm 2 weeks post-op and walking a couple miles a day.  Dr. instructions are not more than 75% weight for the first 6 weeks, so I have to use crutches for 6 weeks.  They're rubbing me raw on my ribs, where the part that goes in your arm pits rubs on my side while I'm walking.  Does anyone have ideas on how to stop this rubbing, other than taping gauze to my sides as a rash guard? 

[Pat Walter]

I used elbow crutches.  So much easier.  Dr. Smet in Belgium uses them.  I still have mine from 2006.  LOL   Here is a sample.  https://www.amazon.com/elbow-crutches/s?k=elbow+crutches      Then it is easier to use one as a crutch as you get better.  I wish you the best.  Pat   

[MattFL]

Thank you for the idea, I might have to give this a try!

[MarvinB]

I used those as well.  Much better than blistering your armpits!   :)