“You did great! My God! You did it like a pro, girl!” one doctor exclaimed as we stepped outside the OR, her eyes wide with amazement, hands clapping enthusiastically.

The surgery was a success, but I was still nervous. Dr. Alfred had not said a word. I had no idea what he thought.

“And that confident, girl!” another doctor chimed in, placing a hand on her chest. “You know, I almost puked when I saw all that fluid and…” She paused, her face scrunching up in disgust as she shook ...