Keeping Pace

Keeping Pace

Archives for May 2009

scars left behind

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It’s been nearly two months since I fell on the treadmill. One might expect that would have completed my post-injury healing process. Sadly, I have not.   

While the wound itself has closed and new tissue has formed, I am left with significant scaring. I am diligent in protecting my legs by staying out of the sun as much as possible .  I’ve been  keeping my legs covered at all times. Let me tell you, in 100+ degree weather, this is not an easy task.

In addition to sun protection, I have also tried applying fresh aloe vera gel, Vitamin E oil, Maderma cream, and the like.  Nothing seemed to prevent my skin from taking on a DARK pigment with areas of hypopigmentation intermixed.  My nurse practitioner friend’s opinion is that my scar is “Ugly,” and that I will need to have dermotology intervene. 

Currently, I am using up the last of my Neosporin Scar Solution. This stuff worked well when I injured my hand, so I am hopeful that it will help reduce my leg scaring. Unfortunately, it is no longer on the US market, and I require three patches to cover all of the scared tissue. Each application is worn for 3-4 days; it won’t last long.

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Just keep swimming…

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I haven’t been in the pool since well before my fall. The reason being, the pool at my gym is outdoors. So, while at my nephew’s birthday pool party, I embraced the opportunity to hop in to an indoor pool on a day were temperatures reached beyond 100 degrees.

Needless to say, the pool was crowded. I managed to swim a fair amount of laps and was ready to give up the lane to Lil Sis when she said, “Don’t lose the lane. Just keep swimming.” She promptly hopped out to say goodbye to a few of the guests.

 

I continued on, hearing Dori singing “just keep swimming” as I went back and forth.

After a long bit, I wondered if Lil Sis was sitting in a chair with the gang laughing at me and taking bets on how long I would keep swimming before I finally gave up the lane.

Fortunately, she did finally return and we swam a few more laps together before I got out, leaving the lane to her and Chris.

I sure was nice swimming again, even if only for a short while.  I have to admit, it was a blessing to have been encouraged to just keep swimming in spite of being tired.  Thanks Sis!

when paranoia hits

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I can’t fake my mood right now.  I’m tired.  And my body is unhappy with me for eating half a breakfast empanada and calling it lunch.  I can’t tell you how mixed up the emotions are today.  I’m too exhausted to appreciate any of it.

For starters, my boss came into my office today.  She shut the door behind her.  This is never good.  Unlike other times, where she would inform me of news at the company, today, the news was about me.  I’d made mistake in triaging a case and leaving it for my colleague to process. 

My initial though on the matter is that I am not the least bit surprised.  The follow up information arrived via fax last Thursday when I was overloaded with work.  But, after reporting the load during our morning “kam bam,” all my colleagues did was offer up stories of the way it was at the previous company.  No one offered to help out and I did what I could to manage. 

Apparently, I missed something important.

I’ve been busting my butt at work.  I can’t remember the last time I took a break for lunch.  Likewise, I can’t remember the last time my colleagues didn’t. 

And just as I was congratulating myself for doing such a good job in managing the case load, AND for taking home some work just last night to show my colleagues that I am able contribute on ALL levels, I get the shut-door session.  It kind of makes me wonder if I’m being set up for failure when the new company does their thinning. 

I suppose I’m just being paranoid.

*sigh*

I need a run.

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