a conversation

my husband

got a 'new' doctor

his 'old' nephrologist was 'booted' upstairs

when two hospitals merged not long ago

the 'old' doctor 

who'd been caring for him for a number of years

 told him that he'd like the 'new' doc

and

 not to worry he'd still be around if he was needed

this week he saw the 'new' doc

apparently 

things aren't running as smoothly as before the merger

his appointment was for 9

 he didnt see the doctor till 10:30

he got home around 11:30

he called me

he said:

this is a kid a kid he's a kid

but 
he seems nice

we talked about my meds

about my medical history

you know

 i didnt remember 

when i had my heart attack

you never had a heart attack

  did you tell him you had a heart attack

you had by-pass surgery 

(among other things)

 did he not read your file

what did i ...

no, i didnt tell him
yes, he read the file

 did you know it was 2011

 i thought it was 4 years ago

he wants to see me again in 2 months

i said 

no disrespect

 but

 your predecessor agreed 

i could come in every 6 months

if my bloodwork is okay

we compromised at 31/2 months

there were no appointments in december

i got an appointment for the end of november

what day
what time 

i dont remember 

call and ask

they'll call to confirm

i want to put it my calendar

they'll call

i will call

its good you're my surrogate

i think i have too much time invested in this man to kill him

(yes, he meant advocate)