VIP-very important patient

{Speedy Recovery Cookies, yum!}

Last month I had the opportunity to be a VIP-a Very Important Patient.

I had a herniated disk and was going to need back surgery.  Although, I was not thrilled with the prognosis, I have to say the process (minus the surgery part) was quite lovely.

I found that being a resident's wife does have with some perks, if you ever find yourself on the receiving end of medical treatment.  My surgeon said to me "I remember what being a resident was like" and "I like to do what I can to help them out"  After these golden words, the red carpet was rolled out and I was ready to make my hospital gown clad debut.

This meant squeezing me in to his full schedule and being treated like royalty by the nurse, the anesthesiologist and anyone else I came in contact with.  What is being treated like royalty in a hospital you may ask?  I was given a lovely pale blue gown  with matching stockings and my pillows were EXTRA fluffy.  On a serious note, everyone could not have been kinder and Doctor J got to go back with me and hold my hand in the patient and doctors only area.  I know there must be some kind of official name for this area.

I am not saying I want a repeat of this experience, but it was nice to go, as they famously sang in Cheers, where everybody knows your name.