Doctor's Appointment

I went back to the Emmanuel Trauma Clinic today for a follow-up appointment. It was strangely reassuring. A cute resident handled most of the appointment, asking me a bunch of questions like "how's your memory?" (Me: "Um, good?" Am I the only one who thinks that is a dumb question?) He reported to the attending doctor, who then came in and basically asked them all again. (I'm not that brain injured, y'all - I KNOW he just asked me all this.) The doc was amazingly unconcerned. He thinks I'm recovering nicely and, in 6 to 8 weeks, will be back to 100%. He also showed me my CAT scans. Very weird to see your brain on screen, complete with tiny little spots that are apparently bruises. He says to exercise my best judgment about when to drive and when to go back to work. He said if I were a school bus driver, they'd make me take a bunch of tests and basically get my license re-issued, but since I'm just a simple lawyer, I can make the call. I will rely on friends and family to help me with this, since I'm not always aware of whether I'm "off." Every day is better than the last, but I think my body is still working pretty hard to heal itself. But not so hard that a little red wine won't hurt it. Yay! (And, yeah, that WAS question #1. So?)

In other news, we went back to the barn today. It was fun to see everyone. I asked Courtney to tell me the whole story, but I think she's not quite ready. (Plus, she's already apparently told me; I just don't remember.) I learned today that after I fell, I was laying there unconscious and non-responsive, but with my eyes open. If that doesn't freak you out, to see your friend that way, I'm not quite sure what will. She was convinced I was dead. I don't think it was her favorite moment of her life thus far. Sorry, Court.

Overall, it was a good day. The doctor's complete nonchalance about the whole thing made me feel better. I think they worry a little more if you have something truly life-threatening going on. So now, I'm going to lay in my Ikea bed and feel a little more peaceful about the state of my brain (although I will likely continue to use my brain injury as an excuse when it's convenient). 'Night everyone!