Talkin' It Over

"Have you always been so quick to make decisions?"  asked one of the intake nurses when she learned that I'd scheduled surgery at my initial visit to the orthopedist.  I can't remember just how I answered her question because in truth I can't remember making very many decisions, at least any that anyone would ask about.  At that first visit, the orthopedist did suggest, after he related his findings and the available options, that I go home and talk it over before making a decision.  I couldn't think of who I might discuss what with, so I said I'd forego that, and just schedule surgery, which I did.  I'm fresh out of discussions, discussors, and discussees for that matter.