Yes, I ran into Dr. G at the Hannukah party in Lingosheim last night. It's a small synagogue and every year, the three communities rotate the Hannukah party between Wolfisheim, Obernai and Lingo (we tend to drop the every-present "sheim"s in conversation here). My husband goes to Wolfi and the president of that community has a daughter who had BC at age 45. It was a much more dramatic story and she was also operated on by Dr. G. The mother saw me at the door and warned me. Good thing as I was all ready to meet him.
So funny seeing him not in scrubs and not in a white coat!! I introduced him to the kids in English (he always wants to speak to me in English so this was his chance!) He hadn't seen Ronnie since he was a few weeks old. We also got to meet his wife.
I did recount my little adventure with Paul Strauss to him, cutting it off by telling him I do have an apt. on Wednesday morning. "I trust your opinion more than some interns!" I emphasized. I don't mind feeding his ego. Wait till he sees what I look like! He'll be really happy with his "work" when I whip off my top tomorrow morning. I didn't even mention that. I did to a few female friends who were there that night, very discretely. French women appreciate these things (not seen as being superficial) and also, I simply don't want them to fear this darned disease or worry that it'll ruin their looks. My message is, probably not if you get yourself checked. No, I'm lying. I want them to know that not much has changed and for them not to pity me. That's more honest!
The Person In Question back in California is doing well. Also, no lymph node involvement with clear margins. She had a tiny tumor but it's gone now. Soooo happy for her. Wish all women had our story!
Radio-theropy got a little snippish with me over the phone. Dec. 16th and not before. Sigh. A month later. But that's more like 5 weeks! I'll shut up now, and just wait for Dr. Gottenberg's "more appreciated" opinion. If he wants me in there earlier, he'll arrange it.
He also said he could send me to Sainte Anne. It's not too late. Tempting... but....
Earlier today, the genetics dept. called. I talked as if testing was a done deal. I didn't even ask. I just gushed on about how happy I was since I had two daughters... HINT.
So funny seeing him not in scrubs and not in a white coat!! I introduced him to the kids in English (he always wants to speak to me in English so this was his chance!) He hadn't seen Ronnie since he was a few weeks old. We also got to meet his wife.
I did recount my little adventure with Paul Strauss to him, cutting it off by telling him I do have an apt. on Wednesday morning. "I trust your opinion more than some interns!" I emphasized. I don't mind feeding his ego. Wait till he sees what I look like! He'll be really happy with his "work" when I whip off my top tomorrow morning. I didn't even mention that. I did to a few female friends who were there that night, very discretely. French women appreciate these things (not seen as being superficial) and also, I simply don't want them to fear this darned disease or worry that it'll ruin their looks. My message is, probably not if you get yourself checked. No, I'm lying. I want them to know that not much has changed and for them not to pity me. That's more honest!
The Person In Question back in California is doing well. Also, no lymph node involvement with clear margins. She had a tiny tumor but it's gone now. Soooo happy for her. Wish all women had our story!
Radio-theropy got a little snippish with me over the phone. Dec. 16th and not before. Sigh. A month later. But that's more like 5 weeks! I'll shut up now, and just wait for Dr. Gottenberg's "more appreciated" opinion. If he wants me in there earlier, he'll arrange it.
He also said he could send me to Sainte Anne. It's not too late. Tempting... but....
Earlier today, the genetics dept. called. I talked as if testing was a done deal. I didn't even ask. I just gushed on about how happy I was since I had two daughters... HINT.
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