Immobilised but Dutch to a tee!
So, I am immobilised. Plus I am now truely Dutch.
Again, I have suffered another head injury - this time in a Biking accident in central Amsterdam.
It's not the first time I have been rushed via an Ambulance to the hospital with such an injury. It has happened on a few seperate occasions now, but all in Australia. This is my first nomadic, international head injury (and fingers crossed it is hopefully my last). Jokes aside, even I don't think my brain can take too much more trauma!
So again the drill, emergency ward, stitches, tests, scans - and a terrible throbbing pain.
How did it happen?
In truely dutch style... BIKING!
Yes, I got caught in the tram tracks and was propelled head first into the sidewalk, leaving a huge mark on my forehead which I am told should not scar, but we have to wait and see. So about 10-12 stitches later I am drugged up, under room mate survellience and pretty much spending all my time in bed.
Prognosis is good, I will be back at work in about 2 weeks.
It is definately painful, I will not lie - and I am religiously sticking to my strong paracetemol and anti-biotics regime - but I count myself extremely lucky. It could have been alot worse, and although bad now, there will be no permanent damage.
It's pretty strange though as last Wednesday at a dinner party I was sharing about my history with head injuries to some friends who now tell me.. 'Maz, we believed you... you did not need to prove it with another injury!"
A HUGE AMAZING THANK YOU is owed by me towards my roomies, who have been monitoring me by the hour, Ginnie who searched Amsterdam for an open pharmacy to get my medicine, who came to the hospital at the call of the nurse, Masha and Sarika who watched over me, brought food and snacks, made me Vanilla milkshakes... they have been my family away from home. I love them for it. Thanks girls, I am on the mend now and owe you a huge thank you for showing me what real friendship is about.
Ok, this is trying my head, so will go.
I am basically fine, but will be out for 2 weeks, so not many emails or updates, or perhaps even phone calls.
Love and hugs, a recovering Mazzy
Again, I have suffered another head injury - this time in a Biking accident in central Amsterdam.
It's not the first time I have been rushed via an Ambulance to the hospital with such an injury. It has happened on a few seperate occasions now, but all in Australia. This is my first nomadic, international head injury (and fingers crossed it is hopefully my last). Jokes aside, even I don't think my brain can take too much more trauma!
So again the drill, emergency ward, stitches, tests, scans - and a terrible throbbing pain.
How did it happen?
In truely dutch style... BIKING!
Yes, I got caught in the tram tracks and was propelled head first into the sidewalk, leaving a huge mark on my forehead which I am told should not scar, but we have to wait and see. So about 10-12 stitches later I am drugged up, under room mate survellience and pretty much spending all my time in bed.
Prognosis is good, I will be back at work in about 2 weeks.
It is definately painful, I will not lie - and I am religiously sticking to my strong paracetemol and anti-biotics regime - but I count myself extremely lucky. It could have been alot worse, and although bad now, there will be no permanent damage.
It's pretty strange though as last Wednesday at a dinner party I was sharing about my history with head injuries to some friends who now tell me.. 'Maz, we believed you... you did not need to prove it with another injury!"
A HUGE AMAZING THANK YOU is owed by me towards my roomies, who have been monitoring me by the hour, Ginnie who searched Amsterdam for an open pharmacy to get my medicine, who came to the hospital at the call of the nurse, Masha and Sarika who watched over me, brought food and snacks, made me Vanilla milkshakes... they have been my family away from home. I love them for it. Thanks girls, I am on the mend now and owe you a huge thank you for showing me what real friendship is about.
Ok, this is trying my head, so will go.
I am basically fine, but will be out for 2 weeks, so not many emails or updates, or perhaps even phone calls.
Love and hugs, a recovering Mazzy
6 Comments:
Why don't the cyclists in Amsterdam wear helmets? YOU weren't wearing a helmet were you?
Get well soon.
My god Mazz... BE CAREFUL!! This is Crazy!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get well soon babe....
I can recommend from my March 1-week hiatus after surgery, borrowing DVDs from friends (preferably entire series - 24 maybe) and bunker down and watch them... you get hooked very quickly which means you won't get bored and will leave your stitches alone and stay immobile.
Feel better soon
xx a
Dan - Yeah I know, stackhats are SO needed here...! I was not wearing one.
Maria babe - I know, I need to be more careful; but am happy its not more serious than this
Andy - Great suggestion... I have the entire collection of Friends from a Belgian friend, and also some Sex in the City episodes. I need it because TV in the daytime here SUX, there is not even a midday movie!
OUCH!! That sounds so painful, take care of yourself and get better soon!!
Thanks hon... yeah I am much better now, the headaches are definately going!!!
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