I'm an Angel?

Today was a very full day. I have a patient who has surgery who has a significant physical handicap, and she was literally being dropped off at the hospital for surgery this morning at 6AM. I just couldn't "allow" that. I mean, who would? My office manager helped me to work my schedule so that I could be with this patient until her surgery, and Dr. Kim helped me to get into recovery, etc. It was as emotionally exhausting as if I was having surgery again (even though I got to meet her very hot anesthesiologist!)

I was just thinking about this patient again. Now, don't get me wrong. We are all special. This person would have been okay by herself, I am sure of it. But I am glad that I shared this person's surgical experience, just the same. As I sat here tonight after speaking with the patient in her room I realized - it was my first angel "duty!" But ... it was more honor than duty. I know that I am not making any sense, but I am feeling as though I shared in something profound today.

I highly recommend the experience.

You are an angel!  I respect others so much when they offer help or give of their time to comfort others.  I would imagine it meant VERY much to her!  It's an awesome experience, isn't it?  And it's something money can't touch!  Hugs

It meant a lot for both of us, I think. I mean, I am not a teary kind of person. Today I was, what is this watery discharge coming from my eyes??

I have to know, was the hot anesthesiologis Dr. C (name redacted for privacy)?  I liked him!!

Nope. Hotter.

God, I love my job!!

Darn!  There was a hotter one?!?  Oh well, DH thought I was flirting to much with Dr. C.  I probably would have gotten in BIG trouble with a hotter one.  LOL You are a lucky girl!!

Yep. Dr. M.

Kristen- I had an in-person up close angel when I had my surgery in Omaha.  This woman was wonderful and what she did for me and my DH (who did not accompany me to Omaha) was so special -- I just cannot put it into words.  Consequently I know the effect an angel can have on the WLS experience.  Thank you for being there for this lady.   Red

you go girl!! that is so cool :)

OMG, Lexi! Where have you been??