Finding a surgeon who doesn't run for the knife is almost unheard of!
Putting a Spring Back in my Step was a spot-on prediction of what happened today!
My visit to the neurosurgeon went splendidly well. As I don't have severe symptoms he wants to take the conservative route, I'll go for a month of physiotherapy and he'll then assess how my body reacts. Surgery is put on ice for now, but I also realize that I need to set boundaries for myself!
A happy gal I am on this wet and gloomy Monday, which certainly does not reflect my mood today!
I have a new spring in my step and would like to share a little about St. Augustine's Hospital where the good doctor's consulting rooms are.
'The San' as it is affectionately known was established in 1892 by nine Augustinian sisters from France as a sanatorium to treat tuberculosis patients.
It now is owned by Netcare, one of our country's largest private hospital groups.
The hospital has grown in leaps and bounds and keeps expanding and being upgraded - it's not only a hospital, but also has various wings accommodating a plethora of medical professionals.
I don't think those nine nuns would ever in their wildest dreams have believed their sanatorium would grow into the wonderful facility we have today.
Old and new architecture blend beautifully.
The massive reception area with high ceilings feels like one is in an airport terminal; a gift shop, coffee shop, pharmacy, ATM, and a lounge waiting area.
View showing some of the original architecture as you walk into the lobby.
Turn around and you see the interior of this modern facade.
When I arrived in the parking garage today, I was unsure of how to get to the top level where there's extra public parking. I was given a parking bay right next to the footbridge that leads straight to one of the medical wings. Well, in fact, there are two footbridges leading to different wings accommodating many fields of medicine, and ultimately to the sprawling main hospital building itself.
It's like a labyrinth, one could easily get lost, but you only need to ask if unsure. The staff are amazing, always willing to guide one in the right direction. That's all I wanted to know, but I was led right to the doctor's door today. So yes, I had someone to hold my hand, and I also remembered the virtual hands holding mine today <3
The hospital is situated high up in Bulwer, a leafy genteel suburb of Durban. Views of the harbour can be seen in the background behind the emergency unit.
Walkways, narrow passages between buildings, through the front parking area, into the lobby.
The hospital's Catholic heritage is clearly visible by two statues in different sections of the hospital. The gracious statue representing Jesus Christ stands at the main hospital entrance. Note the Palm tree to the left must have needed surgery as well!
Right outside the Neurosurgeon's rooms is an atrium with a gracious statue of the Virgin Mary and a memorial garden.
I left home early as it was raining hard, and you never know what the roads would be like.
Thought I'd get there early and have a quick bite and a coffee, but I had to fill in forms galore. By the time that was done, there was no time for coffee, so by the time my appointment was over, I was starving.
I headed straight for the coffee shop, waited a long while, and almost left in a huff, but suddenly was seen and served in no time. I chose a carrot muffin, wasn't too bad, but nothing to get excited about. The cappuccino was ok'ish - yes I'm a fussy eater and a coffee snob!
Nothing was going to spoil my day however, I am a happy gal tonight, it for sure was no blue Monday for me!
Thank you to my friends for your encouragement, you all know who you are, and have a special place in my heart <3
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