Mel-

I echo every single one of the very well penned comments from the ladies here on the december board. I admire you for getting involved in the cause- it is important. YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE and i am proud to know you.

Thank you Molly,

Unfortunately, it's not just a bruise...the skin was broken there was pretty much a gushing wound with quite a bit of bleeding, etc....gross, sorry about the details.
Fortunately, it is healing (scabbing up) and is not infected (when my mom first saw me coming back from my little jog she wnated to take me to the ER...that, of course would have been absurd but she's a jewish mom..she is supposed to overreact, i guess...i did call my doctor who said that i just need to keep the area clean use lots of neosporin and watch for any sign of infection. There is no infection so i'm not going to die of gangrene or have my leg amputared (again, thanks for putting those suggestions out, mom. i will probably take at least a month for the scar to not be so obviously visible...oh well.

I really should stop complaining though. I'm worried about having a visible booboo on my ankle during my job interview b/c that might ruin my perfect "young but mature, corporate but sexy (so can charm the hell out of law school deans during ****tail parties, attorney but also a business exec.)" image I'm trying to fake here Just remembered that 2.5 years ago i'd be worried about the xtra 100lbs...i'll take the injured ankle anyday

I'm really exited about this job prospect. I know the chances are still pretty slim, I'm sure they have much more qualified/experienced candidates (especially in this economy) but since I somehow managed to make a good impression during a phone interview, I'll give it my best shot in person and, who knows....

Thanks, Molly.

I was such a good little jogger/gym rat about a year after my WLS. I started procrastinating, got our of shape again and have an 8-10lbs regain to show for it (from when i was at my lowest)

Natalie, if you don't have broken skin on your ankle and only just bruising then head to a health food/natural foods store and look for a product in the medicine aisle called Arnica Gel.  It is an extract from a plant and specifically heals bruising.   It also does a very good job at muscle pain relief and if you watch your ingredients carefully, you can usually find it in just a witch hazel base so it doesn't have a bunch of carcinogens tacked along for the ride.  Might be enough time to get that bruising under control before your interview on Weds. 

Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!  How cool that you are at the top of the list of so many candidates.  They will be very lucky to have you if they are smart enough to select you.

Molly

Aw, Rats!  So sorry to hear you got all scraped up trying to be a good athlete.  Hope that you had a good time anyway.  Good job getting another pound off from Weds, hope that the neosporin weight won't stick.   I got on my treadmill today and wimped my way to 2 1/2 miles.  Sheet...and I used to be in much better shape!