Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Collision On Ice

First and for most I would like to extend my sincere thanks to B-j Shue Chapman and Justin Manager at the RDV Ice Den for there help and assistance and call 911 and EMT as I suffered a *head injury* on the ice yesterday.  I have to say that it was the most painful and scariest thing that has ever happen to me.  I am a tough cookie on the ice but this was definitely and ER situation.

I ask myself this question a million times WHY? Why me?  This is not fair....:(  I trained so hard for it to end this way!!!  

What I was told from witnesses, it happen so fast all was a fog really.  Session had barely started and I went and put down my water bottle by the boards and I took my cd out of my case and went across to the music box and placed my CD.  As I was stepping out I was barely gliding forward while putting on my gloves, and what I do remember I glanced and saw Justin walking along the bleachers and waved hello, and BAM!! it happen, a skater, skating *backwards* collided with me!!. the back of her head hit the back of my head!!! I fell and my head it the ice DOUBLE WHAMMY!!!.  I lost consciousness and was out for a while motionless.  As I came to.. was escorted off the ice and I began to get sick, started vomiting and feeling faint.  I felt like my head was going to explode from the pain and the shock of the impact!!!

I was rushed to the ER and waited to be taken care of, had a CT done and results were clear, no swelling or fluids in my brain....Thank the Lord!!! Was sent home the same night, was on a 24 watch "head injury with no wake up".

Now, have to rest and more rest- it will take time and everyone is telling me "ice will always be there" this is so true, however, this is a devastating situation and a complete setback for me and my skating, I have a test on Sunday and now I have to scratch???....but I will way it out til Saturday and I will make a decision.

UPDATE Oct 30th:  I made my decision and I am not going ahead with the *Test* this Sunday, its for the best and my head is not doing what it should and its way to soon after injury.   I have to think of my health and recovery is most important for me and my family.

I want to say this "to all my family and friends, thank you so much for ALL you prayers and thoughts, there is a special place in my heart for all of you" 
I love you all dearly !!
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  1. JessimOctober 30, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Oh my goodness! That sounds scary. I'm glad your test results were clear!

    As much as it sucks, I think you should scratch your test. Rest and more rest is important, and even if you feel well, you'll probably have it in the back of your mind and add worry to a test that is already stressful.

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    1. Diana T. October 30, 2013 at 9:14 AM

      Hello there, thanks for your comment, I decided that I am not going to test this weekend, just focus on recovery. Its for the best and I can always test when ever :) It is sad and frustrating but "things happen for reasons" Happy Skating

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  2. AnonymousOctober 30, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    So very sorry about the test, but I think you're making the right decision. You were ready for the test on Sunday - that means you'll be ready for the next test session. Focus on getting well and being fully recovered! Take care of yourself!

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    1. Diana T. November 3, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      Hello, thank you so much for your comment and reading my posts. I know that its a very tough decision but it was easy to accept it...because i know my body and my head its not right. My Club try to find another test session before the Adult National test deadline...so I am not concerned on that part. Things happen to us that we have no control of and I get it and have come to grips with it. I am doing better now its been 6 days now and tomorrow i see my head doctor. wish me luck. Happy Skating

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  3. Ashley Lydia DurandNovember 1, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    You are so brave Diana ! I am so sorry this happened to you but I know you and you are a fighter, and although this season did not end the way you wanted it to it will make the nexts seasons VICTORY that much sweeter ! Keep your head up and focus on healing and not thinking why me because that is torture. This season I was hoping to make my Sect/National debut but got injured the morning I was supposed to leave for comp. I was devastated but now a month later I am finally accepting it, I beat myself up thinking what I could have done differently but the truth is NOTHING ! It happened and I was dealt another Lemon so I have decided to make Lemonade and not just lemonade but the best dam lemonade out there and I hope you do the same!!!!! LOVe ya and am so proud to call you my friend. GET WELL SOON!

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    1. Diana T. November 2, 2013 at 2:20 PM

      You are so right Ashley! This was not the best of skating season but will see what next year has in store for me. I am a fighter and dont let anything stop me from achieving my goals. I time rest and think of all what I accomplished this year. I am proud of my progress. Going to the head doctor in Monday. Wish me luck.

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