I'm a Legend

It's been a couple of days since my last post and I thought I would once again update everyone. The swelling in my eyes have come down, but they're still very colorful. When I look closely I can tell that the bruises are subsiding and I need to remind myself that they will return to normal with time. At least I don't need eye makeup for awhile. And, for some reason they have also itched the last several days. So bad that it borderlines on annoying...I can't wait until that one goes away.

I got my stitches removed today and was kind of shocked when I made my second trip to the ER. Apparently, I'm a legend in the Los Alamos Medical Center Emergency Room. When I made my first trip there on Saturday the ER doctor told me it was the worse softball injury he's ever seen. When I went back today, of course there was different staff this time, and the nurse that saw me immediately said, "Oh, you must be the softball woman". Startled I looked at her and asked, "How did you know?" I was then informed that the entire staff had been talking about the injury and how bad it was. I have always wanted to be a legend, but not for this.

More good news for the day; the ER doctor that I saw today was very impressed with the stitch work that the original doctor had done. So impressed that he mentioned that he himself wouldn't have been able to do such a good job. Needless to say I was very relieved since this is yet another scar on my face. I've also looked into possibly seeing a plastic surgeon next summer (depending on how this scar heals). However, I think I'll try a scar cream before I make a move to a plastic surgeon for a consult.

Anyway, here's an updated photo for you that Jim took tonight. At least it's looking better by the day.