Report of 14 Oct '07
My, how things change in a jiffy -
We were sitting around, and it turns out Scott might have to go for surgery for a fistula. We await word from the surgeon, it could be today or tomorrow. There have been so many times that we've told patients that their recommended surgery is routine, not to be afraid, that the surgeon has a lot of experience, and now, when I am the patient's relative, I know firsthand how frightening the prospect can be. It is also at this time that all my patients' non-monetary blessings - "May your family be well," "May your sons have a long life," "May good things always happen to you and yours" - come ringing to the fore. With all this goodness about, we are very hopeful that will be well. We are seeking a second opinion at the hospital that sees the Banyan patients for free - Sundaram Medical Foundation - and will be in good hands there.
The Banyan has been fine. The patients are recovering and I get lots of smiles. Andrea has helped train the health care workers in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and these young ladies were delightful through the sessions - asking questions, answering ably, volunteering info, giggling occasionally. I love this populace - they come from the villages around, are impoverished and need to make a living, and with the appropriate training, prove themselves to be absolutely wonderful health care workers. Some day, they will marry and have families (1 or 2 already have), and I hope fervently that what they learn here will serve them well - medically, personally, spiritually.
Andrea loved her time here and left this morning. After a tumultous first week of getting used to the heat, the huge crowds, inability to sleep well at night, the absolute lack of personal space, she grew to love the smiles, the friendliness (complete contrast to Germany, she said), and the lack of emphasis on female skinny-ness. She gave very valuable training - concise, thorough, clear - and the folks at the B loved her, and are looking forward to her next visit. She has stated she would like to work here for a time.
I'd better wind up. Should you feel like emailing or calling, I'd welcome it.
Unw -
R
We were sitting around, and it turns out Scott might have to go for surgery for a fistula. We await word from the surgeon, it could be today or tomorrow. There have been so many times that we've told patients that their recommended surgery is routine, not to be afraid, that the surgeon has a lot of experience, and now, when I am the patient's relative, I know firsthand how frightening the prospect can be. It is also at this time that all my patients' non-monetary blessings - "May your family be well," "May your sons have a long life," "May good things always happen to you and yours" - come ringing to the fore. With all this goodness about, we are very hopeful that will be well. We are seeking a second opinion at the hospital that sees the Banyan patients for free - Sundaram Medical Foundation - and will be in good hands there.
The Banyan has been fine. The patients are recovering and I get lots of smiles. Andrea has helped train the health care workers in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) and these young ladies were delightful through the sessions - asking questions, answering ably, volunteering info, giggling occasionally. I love this populace - they come from the villages around, are impoverished and need to make a living, and with the appropriate training, prove themselves to be absolutely wonderful health care workers. Some day, they will marry and have families (1 or 2 already have), and I hope fervently that what they learn here will serve them well - medically, personally, spiritually.
Andrea loved her time here and left this morning. After a tumultous first week of getting used to the heat, the huge crowds, inability to sleep well at night, the absolute lack of personal space, she grew to love the smiles, the friendliness (complete contrast to Germany, she said), and the lack of emphasis on female skinny-ness. She gave very valuable training - concise, thorough, clear - and the folks at the B loved her, and are looking forward to her next visit. She has stated she would like to work here for a time.
I'd better wind up. Should you feel like emailing or calling, I'd welcome it.
Unw -
R
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