Dr Matter-of-Fact and the Receptionist Extraordinaire

It has now been 2 days since my appointment with the surgeon, hereafter known as Dr MOF. I was really in a bit of a bind within myself coming up to this appointment, and it really was needless worrying on my part.

Being the sort of bloke that I am, there was a lot of reading, researching and investigation into the fella that was going to cut me open, stick long instruments into me and ultimately intentionally leave something inside me.

I was very clear in my mind that this surgeon was the sort of fella that was OK to do this. I checked with a couple of the doctors at work, asked around, and even met a previous patient of his who he operated on for oncological reasons. For all intents and purposes, this surgeon was well respected and knew his onions, (so to speak).

I walked into his rooms and was greeted by the indefatigable receptionist extraordinaire, hereafter known as R.E., in a warm and welcoming manner. It really is pleasant, when you are a bit on edge, to be put at ease with just the right tone of voice, and the right words.

I had spoken at some length with R.E. on my previous visit, and was, by her reckoning, going to see a most qualified and able surgeon.

As many of you may have gleaned, I was a bit twitchy about going to see him. Not twitchy about him per se, rather I was concerned that there may be some reason as to why this procedure may not be done.

I met a man who was personable and I did recognise him from somewhere (probably a training course with work or something) and very approachable. I just could not bear it if he was one of the aloof or detached specialists I have had a misfortune to meet and work near over the years.

I have given him the nom-de-plume of Dr. Matter Of Fact or Dr. MOF (And I sincerely apologise if he is a Mr MOF instead) because of his engaging manner and a real commitment to telling it like it is. He even let me know that part of the consultation was the “bad cop” section. Ya gotta love straight shooters!

I left the consultation armed with more information and a degree of hope and knowledge that I definitely was doing the right thing. It has been a real turning point and I am looking forward to the future.

I am yet to book anything as I still have to see the dietician, but I move forward with much more confidence and a real desire to just get this thing done (without being silly about it!)…




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