“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 her head like the nausea was crawling back.

“You should not do that, you know,” I said calmly, folding my...