Post 9 - Bosom Buddies

Now, I’d like to take a moment to speak with the guardians (the kind, patient, and devoted souls who volunteer to schlep us lumpy people around) regarding Surgery Day. Here’s some advice - just for you:

• Remember where you parked.
• Know where you need to pick up the patient afterwards. Sometimes there are special loading zones that are NOT on the same floor, or in the same building, as the surgical office. 
• Know how long the procedure is estimated to take.
• Once the patient is out of surgery, expect them to ask you 2-3 recurrent questions on a continuous loop, such as: “What time is it?” “How long did it take?” and “How are you?”

As a special gift, here is the BEST TIP EVER for Surgery Day:

• Ask the doctor or nurse for the patient’s prescription(s) (if any) BEFORE they go in. That way, you can run, get meds, and have them in hand by the time the procedure is done. And - voilà! No one has to make a stupid extra stop on the way home that takes 40 minutes (if you’re lucky) while a half-drugged, half-drowsy but significantly less lumpy person drools in your car. (Keep in mind, if you‘ve never filled for them before, make sure you use their regular pharmacy or have their insurance info.)

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Next Post 9/30:  “I hate women because they always know where things are.”  ~Voltaire

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Question: Have you ever been the guardian? Have any advice for newbies?