Today was Janet's (my mom’s stepmother) last doctor appointment before her kidney surgery. I went with her to learn about the plans and ask a few questions of my own. The doctor made everything sound like it would be a relatively simple procedure to remove half of my mom’s kidney and the tumor on it. It almost made me uncomfortable how at ease he was about the whole thing. After all, this is my mom, not just some random patient. I wanted to know about the risks, the specifics of how the surgery would be performed, how long she would be under anesthesia. I’m not the type to want everything sugar-coated.
He explained the surgery, the recovery timeline, and answered all my questions, which I really appreciated. He was thorough and gracious, which gave me some peace of mind. I think both Janet and I might have been a bit more at ease with him because, let's be honest, her doctor is quite the looker for his age. I’ll admit, I had a hard time not checking him out. And yes, I did glance at his ring finger—just in case, you never know when a handsome doctor might swing in a different direction, right? Haha.
But for now, my mom’s surgery is a go, and we are still praying everything goes smoothly. I’m hoping she stays strong, the whole tumor is removed, and her recovery is problem-free.
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