Theoretically, or maybe I mean practically, or actually, I am scheduled to undergo a TKR in July. But last night there was a situation which may lead to my having to cancel. So I was still ruminating about this when the phone rang this morning with a call from St. Peter's to register me for the procedure, which mainly means to check my health insurance, and to see if I'm still alive, and maybe coherent. So we'll see. I accept that St. Peter's may be a better hospital, but it does take me out of my comfort zone, something only people of my generation could probably sympathize with, especially if they grew up in bucolic Valley Falls. I don't know why Dr. C. is ending his surgical relationship with Samaritan Hospital at the end of the month, but would suspect it is a matter for his convenience, or possibly it is related to the workings of changes in the medical consortium.
It's a case of deja vu in that while it seems I never fully committed to surgery last year either, the process takes on a life of its own. And I wonder how this can be because no one has applied the slightest bit of pressure; it's more the opposite of that. So whatever happens will be because of a decision made by me alone.
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