Neat, I can relate. After open heart surgery was performed on me, on my follow-up visit with my surgeon in Columbus, he extended his hand when I went into his office ..... I declined and gave him a hug. Had a similar experience a few years ago with a surgeon in New Jersey. While visiting my Son there, got sick, the doctor detected a cyst in my colon. After a week on antibiotics, the surgery, a few weeks of recovery, my son took me for a follow up, same scenario, no handshake, but a big hug. In both cases, my life was probably extended.
Here's a wonderful picture of Jeff Green, moments after sinking a game-winning layup at the end of last night's Cavs-Celtics game, giving a big hug to Dr. Lars Svensson. Dr. Svensson is the man who performed open heart surgery on Green to fix an aortic aneurysm over a year ago, saving Green's life as well as his career.
Here's how Green described the moment to Boston.com after the game:
“Just a year ago and a couple months, I was under that bright light with him working on me,” said the forward, who scored 21 points and grabbed seven rebounds. “It’s a blessing to be here.”
Then, a moment later, Green smiled and said, “That was for him.”
