Women

Today, I got a "Thank You" note from Gabrielle.

You may remember that she was mentioned on the day of my surgery for the port.

I remember back in 1976, when I had gall bladder surgery, that I fell in love with my nurse and wrote to the hospital about how wonderful she was. Apparently, it happens for many males while in the hospital.

And now, it has happened again. Gabrielle sent me a note! Hmmmm, I just noticed that a few other of the staff that looked after me that day signed the note also?

I have taken to wearing my tennis gear most of the time these days. They ask for loose clothing for many of the tests and procedures and, in addition, loose clothing is helpful when your digestive system is compromised.

So, when I visit an office, I am used to seeing up-tight women and men in loose clothing. When I go to the bar after the visit, I notice loose women in tight clothing!

My schedule was changed today. I got a call from the oncologist asking if I could change my appointment with him from Monday to Tuesday. Apparently, since I will be there for 5 hours on this first visit, they thought it best for me to come on Tuesday when there are a lot fewer people. They were looking at 40 patients on Monday with only 23 chairs. So someone would obviously be sitting on someone's lap.

When I heard that none of the women coming on Monday would be wearing tight clothing, I agreed to the change.

Meanwhile, the most wonderful woman in my life continues to do research and shopping on my behalf. I am very grateful. She will soon be teaching Patel and Erickson how to do their jobs.

Tonight, I am on the way to the baseball game with my son Graham. We are meeting my nephew Philip and his girlfriend Heather for the game. Since, Philip is a nurse, this will qualify as another day with a medical appointment. I expect that he will ask my birthdate and slap a paper bracelet on me!