Patients on parade.

This past week I went to my appointment with an Ear Nose Throat specialist at the U of M"s new Health Clinics and Surgery Center. As usual for me, I try to arrive early for a new Dr. and new place. It is a beautiful and very modern building. There is a convenient valet service and many friendly and knowledgeable greeters there to help direct you to where you need to be. Like I said, we were very early so we settled in and I began my habit and hobby of people watching. It was both inspiring and sad to see the patient warriors strolling up and down the lobby. Many in wheelchairs and face masks and oxygen tanks. I was actually nervous for my appointment and this never ending stream of patients made me feel so deeply grateful for the health that I do have! My appointment went well. I was so impressed with my Doctor. He made me feel confident that I have nothing to worry about when it comes to my trach. He did a nose and throat scope and actually recorded it so I could check it out. A little stressful, but I thoroughly trusted him. I could need a revision surgery in the future, but for now we are just trolling along and taking things as they come. Much like the parade of patients that I observed.