Three shots and a dead....

Last Thursday, June 19th, John went to the UWMC for three inoculations, the first of the Hepatitis B series, a pneumonia shot and a shingles shot. He had a 12:30 appointment and it would be a nurse giving the shots. The UWMC is usually prompt, even with blood draws with no appointment. So, we decided Co would wait in the car while John dashed in and out. Wrong!

Well, it didn’t go as planned. The Transplant Coordinating Nurse, Sue, intercepted John and gave him some paperwork to read and she explained it all. She explained that they needed a blood draw that day and that it would be repeated every three months. Talking to her helped pass time for John while Co sat in the car and listened to her book on CD. Sue left and still no nurse. “We are just waiting for a room to open up”. Wrong again! After an hour and quarter, John marched into the back area and asked when he would be seen. Turns out, they were just going to come and get him. Sure! A bit more waiting in the exam room and Co called to ask how long and, oh by the way, the battery is dead in the car. Shots are given; John goes to get a blood draw, stops at the Information Desk and arranges for security to jump the car. Now, things should go smoothly. It’s just a quick blood draw, right? Wrong again! It’s eight vials of blood.

Two hours later, 2:30pm, it’s time to go home and get some lunch!