Coincidence, I think not.

Dr. Basche called the other day to let me know that just after our appointment, a former patient of hers came in to touch base and offered to talk with anyone else going through what she went through. Given the fact that she is my exact age, had the same symptoms, went through the same treatment and surgery that I'm about to, and the timing of this unselfish offer - I could not ignore it. I called her late yesterday afternoon. Sitting on my patio, phone in one hand, notepad in the other, I asked questions, writing down the different things she experienced, and what I might expect. She was so kind and eloquent discussing this not-so-pleasant experience, it was quite reassuring. And then I found out that she works in Castle Rock, has a daughter just off to college and a son about Tori's age.... I felt such a connection and relief knowing a year after her own surgery, she's doing very well. We agreed to meet for coffee someday very soon.