Hi.
Despite the fact that my life is sort of boring I feel like I should still be updating the blog. Just might not be as interesting as it could be.
So, what's new? I finally finished my big project for speech therapy. Got my paper written on comparing stirred-tank and culture-bag bioreactors. Then got my power point finished after a few revisions. And finally gave the talk yesterday. Went pretty well. Nobody fell asleep so it mustn't have been too boring. And I reviewed it with my speech therapist today and we had a good discussion about it. Inclusive of making a plan for when I present at work in the future. Have to be sure to have a bottle of water for presentations and remember to drink from it. And even more I have to remember to not only take a quick sip but a deep breath too so I remember to breathe. Was a little weird noticing that the only time I felt like I didn't look different than before the accident was when I smiled. At least that's sometimes. So that's good.
What else? Had a psychologist appointment today and officially did not get diagnosed with PTSD. Good news. To say the least. And he said that my mood changes are pretty normal after a huge life change. So that's hopeful too. And, yes, in case you were wondering, I did tell him that I'm psycho anal. Full disclosure here.
Don't really think there is much else. I heard that the fund did send payment to the HBOT guy so I should be starting that up soon. Yesssssssss. Can't wait to report back on how that is.
Oh yeah, one other little thing - I think that finally the pins and needles aren't the most irritating thing anymore. It's not any better but the tone in my left hand has triumphed as my new least favorite part of all of this. I really hope the HBOT helps with my hand. Or I might chop it off. Not really but you know what I mean. Gets the point across well how irritating it is.
That's it. Talk at ya soon.
Ang
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On Tuesday, August 18, 2009, while riding her bicycle to work, Angela was in an accident. Details of how the accident happened are still unclear and the West Seattle Police Dept. is investigating.
Ang was rushed to Harborview and was quickly admitted into the ICU where she has received excellent care from the many doctors and nurses attending her multiple injuries.
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I'm keeping your upcoming HBOT in my prayers!!
ReplyDeleteJan
Hi Ang,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that your talk went well! I'm guessing that's the first time that the topic was comparing bioreactors? If you look and feel most like your old self when smiling, then you'll just have to smile all the time. :-) I'm really looking forward to having you back here!
Take care,
Allison B.
Yeah...! It's almost Saturday and I finally get to meet the lady that Josh is always so crazy about. I was told to cut out my pasta craze because the blood sugar is going up and that's a big bummer 'cause I LOVE pasta! Anyway, we'll have some lentil beans or something and save all of the sugar for desert and that 23 year old bourbon I was telling Josh about.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to meet you and your Mom.
Semper Fi