Yes, Another Birthday!

Deann had the second of her tandem transplants today, so it was another birthday celebration. She is doing fine....going a little stir crazy being confined to her hospital room, but that means she still feels good. Her blood counts haven’t dropped yet, so she is able to dine on the outstanding hospital cuisine, although she doesn’t seem to have a full appreciation for the house specialty, crusty Jell-O.
It’s old home week for Deann. Three plus years ago she was in the room next door having her first transplant. There are still a few of the same docs and nurses here and they have all come by to visit her. She’s even made some new friends. One is her attending doctor, Dr. Sauna. He’s a Middle Eastern fellow, maybe Indian, with a pretty heavy accent. Deann asked him how to pronounce his name and he said just like it sounds in English. She explained she was pretty bad remembering names but with that tip, she was sure to remember his. Sure enough as he made his rounds the next day and was leaving Deann said, “See you later Dr. Spa”. No wonder they remember her so well around here!