It's been two weeks since my last visit to Urgent Care. (love that place..) So much so..I paid another visit last night. But let me go back a couple hours. My wife and I are bowling at one of our favorite lanes. I get up up there to throw my first frame, I make my usual approach and hit a sticky spot on the approach area. The momentum of my 15 pound ball carries me over the foul line; (about 3 feet over) I hit the oiled surface and my feet go out from under me and I land square on my back, and especially my head, and I mean HARD on my head. My glasses literally fly back arching in the air and land 15 or so feet behind me. My wife saw the whole thing and said that my head sounded like a bowling ball hitting the surface. I was dazed for a moment while Jay (the night guy) ran over to my side to see if I was okay. He helped me up and I was still stunned, so I sat down for a moment to put some ice on my head which Jay provided and to catch my breath. I tried bowling a couple more frames, but I was getting shaky so I told my wifey that it's time to make a visit to Urgent Care. So once there, I get looked over by one of the doctors he checks my eyes, asks questions like if I feel nauseous, been vomiting, or a severe headache, Or passing out, blurred vision, etc. I said no, I haven't had that. So he says that basically, it's a mild concussion and I might experience a slight headache, but if any of the symptoms do occur, to head to the nearest ER and don't hesitate.

So far, it's been over 12 hours and I'm feeling bruised and sore, but none of those symptoms have happened. I've even slept and haven't drifted into a coma so I guess that's a positive sign. My back hurts, but that's par for the course since I have a messed up back any way. The lump on my head has gone down a little, but I still feel a little knackered, but again, nothing major.

But after the whole Natasha Richardson ordeal (she refused initial help after hitting her head on the ski slopes), I wanted to be sure it wasn't going to be anything worse.

But there ya go...I'm fine...!!

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