So, the verdict is in. The doctor has asked that I take at least another week off work, to be re-assessed next Tuesday morning. I have to go for a cat-scan just to make extra sure that the dizziness/headaches are not the result of internal bleeding or minor brain damage.
A whole week off because of minor injuries. Although, with the dizziness I've been getting from driving, I can understand that. But it's still kind of frustrating. That's another whole week without pay. Another week that I'll potentially be going into debt over this stupid accident.
But I'm trying really hard to get it in my head that things will work out. That God will provide and meet my needs. That the money will come from somewhere to make sure I can pay the things I have to. I'm trying really hard to trust right now.
I still haven't gotten an offer from the insurance. I'm really praying and hoping that I'll hear by tomorrow.
Tonight I had my second physio appointment. It wasn't as painful as the last time. Tonight it was just the ultra-sound and acupuncture. I'd never had acupuncture before so I was a bit skeptical at first. It actually wasn't that bad. I had three in my face, one on my head, two on my neck, and four on each shoulder.
As you can see on my shoulder, the scrape is pretty much gone. I don't know if you can see, but right down at the corner of the gown and my shirt strap, there's a honkin yellow bruise. That bruise stretches all the way down.
My other bruises are healing nicely. They kind of look like I tye-died myself.
Also, I'm sure you can tell by the bags under my eyes and the pale colour that I look kind of pathetic. That seems to be a 27/7 look at the moment. My mother assures me it's because my body is working overtime to heal itself.

Glad to hear you're healing nicely! Why aren't you paid while you're off on sickleave, don't you get that at your job?
ReplyDelete@Little redhead - Unfortunately I haven't been there long enough to accumulate sick days. I've only been working there for a month and a bit.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you're missing work but at least your recovery is well underway!
ReplyDeleteSomebody in one of my classes did a presentation about acupuncture last week. It was very interesting. They also passed around an acupuncture needle - my first thought was, "Wow, no way I want that sticking out of my skin." Just out of curiosity, why are they using old-school Eastern medicine?
Fingers crossed that things come about soon *hugs*
ReplyDeleteAlso, acupuncture creeps me out.