Alright, so, I had to get surgery a little while back, on March 18, 2023, to be exact. It wasn’t fun, obviously, but I knew it was necessary. After it was all said and done, I really wanted to thank my doctor properly. But how do you do that, right?
I thought about it for a bit. Just saying “thank you” felt, well, too simple. These doctors do amazing work, and I wanted to show my appreciation in a meaningful way. So I started brainstorming. I could write a heartfelt note, maybe get a little gift…but what would a doctor even want?
Then, I figured, words are powerful, but words combined with a sincere tone? Even better. I decided to write a thank you message, keeping it short but making sure every word counted.
First I began with writing down what I really wanted to say. I wanted to express how much I appreciated not just the surgery itself but also the care I received throughout the whole process.
- “Thank you so much for the great care and surgery you performed on me.” I wrote first. It felt right, a good start.
- Then I added, “You and your staff have made such a huge difference for me. I am feeling much better, and I appreciate all you have done.” I wanted to acknowledge the nurses and everyone else involved, too. They were all fantastic.
I read it over a few times. It was good, but I felt like something was missing. I wanted to add a personal touch. So I included the date of the surgery and a little detail about how they listened to my concerns.
- “You did my surgery on March 18, 2023. I deeply appreciate you listening to my concerns,” I wrote. “You are the best doctor I’ve ever had!” I meant it, too.
Finally, to wrap it up, I added a few more simple but genuine thank yous.
- “Thank you for everything you do.”
- “Thank you for being so compassionate.”
- “Thanks again for everything.”
- “I’m proud to have an amazing personal physician like you in my life.”
Then I took a moment to offer some words of encouragement. I know being a doctor is tough, and I wanted them to know their work is valued. I simply thanked them for their time and effort, hoping it would brighten their day, even just a little.
After I finished writing, I took some time to practice saying it out loud. I wanted it to sound natural and sincere when I delivered it. Finally, I found the courage to hand it over. The look on my doctor’s face? Totally worth it. It was a small gesture, but it felt great to express my gratitude in a way that felt genuine and meaningful.
