"Gift" for surgeon - is this inappropriate?

Double Whammy

I was browsing embroidery designs this evening and came across a design titled "A Gentleman and a Robot". See it on my Expressions page.

I had a robotic assisted hysterectomy last year. I've always thought of my gynecologic oncologist as such a gentleman (and a nerd). When I saw this design I absolutely went nuts - it's him! He even has a mustache. I'm thinking of embroidering it on a surgical hat and presenting it to him when I see him again on the 18th. I just don't know if he has the humor to not be offended and/or if a "gift" is even appropriate. A surgical hat brings in the medical part of him and was just the most appropriate thing I could think of to embroider it on.

What do you think? And if I do it, should it be before or after the exam? After I think. He might hurt me if he's embarassed or offended.

Suzanne

california_artist

It's a wonderfully lovely way to say thank you and pay
tribute to someone you care about. It doesn't matter what people think, and nerds love love,just like everyone else.

Embroider away.

Love,

Claudia

HellieC

Inappropriate - I don't think so - it's brilliant!
What a lovely thought. I'm not sure how things work in the USA, but in the UK, I worked as a medical secretary for a while and I know that some patients do wish to thank their surgeons or physicians after treatment. It is usually something of little financial value e.g. bottle of wine/flowers etc, but to be given something like this, with a more personal feel and a touch of humour, would, I think, be a brillianaat gesture. Who couldn't raise a smile from it? Go for it.
Kindest wishes
Helen

TiggersDoBounce

Suzanne
I think he will LOVE IT!

After the exam would be perfect...even though I am sure he would not hurt you...

Laurie

daisy366

TiggersDoBounce said:

Suzanne
I think he will LOVE IT!

After the exam would be perfect...even though I am sure he would not hurt you...

Laurie

Very cute! Go for it!
Very cute! Go for it! Suggestion/idea: It's alot of work. He may keep it or display it better if it was done as a framed picture. My doc has things like this displayed in his exam rooms.

Let us know what his reaction is. Mary Ann

PS - love your "hair" and attitude about your own. I am very fortunate that mine grew back as good as it has - still thin in front. But, you are right, there are worse things!!

Blessings to you, Sharon. Mary Ann

MoeKay

daisy366 said:

Very cute! Go for it!
Very cute! Go for it! Suggestion/idea: It's alot of work. He may keep it or display it better if it was done as a framed picture. My doc has things like this displayed in his exam rooms.

Let us know what his reaction is. Mary Ann

PS - love your "hair" and attitude about your own. I am very fortunate that mine grew back as good as it has - still thin in front. But, you are right, there are worse things!!

Blessings to you, Sharon. Mary Ann

Hi Suzanne,
I say go for it,
Hi Suzanne,

I say go for it, but I agree with Mary Ann's suggestion that you make something that is easily displayed. I have been seeing my gyn-onc for 12 years now. Every year around the anniversary of my surgery, my husband and I take a trip somewhere to celebrate. Last year, I had to travel to the Boston area around that time of year for a family function, so I incorporated a stop at my gyn-onc's son's brew pub. I had my husband take a picture of my gyn-onc's son and me together. I got the picture enlarged and framed and gave it to my gyn-onc. Actually, I stopped by his office inbetween appointments to drop it off. Shortly thereafter, I received a hand-written thank you from my gyn-onc (as I had previously when I gave him a gift many years before). The next time I went in for my regularly-scheduled appointment, the picture was prominently displayed on a shelf.

Maureen

lindaprocopio

MoeKay said:

Hi Suzanne,
I say go for it,
Hi Suzanne,

I say go for it, but I agree with Mary Ann's suggestion that you make something that is easily displayed. I have been seeing my gyn-onc for 12 years now. Every year around the anniversary of my surgery, my husband and I take a trip somewhere to celebrate. Last year, I had to travel to the Boston area around that time of year for a family function, so I incorporated a stop at my gyn-onc's son's brew pub. I had my husband take a picture of my gyn-onc's son and me together. I got the picture enlarged and framed and gave it to my gyn-onc. Actually, I stopped by his office inbetween appointments to drop it off. Shortly thereafter, I received a hand-written thank you from my gyn-onc (as I had previously when I gave him a gift many years before). The next time I went in for my regularly-scheduled appointment, the picture was prominently displayed on a shelf.

Maureen

Over the years, I've given my oncologist a number of gifts.
I think the idea is lovely! I've been with the same oncologist since 2008, and given him several small gifts (with 'thanks you' cards) on the holidays. I had a baseball cap imprinted with "I love the smell of chemo in the morning; Smells like Remission" that I gave him once. & I had a personalized tree ornament made with his name on it to hang on the tree at the chemo lounge, since he is an avowed "Grinch" who hates all the holiday hoo-haw. I always regularly bring really small gifts for the lab and nursing staff, and THEY certainly display the things I've given them, even years later. Do it.

Double Whammy

lindaprocopio said:

Over the years, I've given my oncologist a number of gifts.
I think the idea is lovely! I've been with the same oncologist since 2008, and given him several small gifts (with 'thanks you' cards) on the holidays. I had a baseball cap imprinted with "I love the smell of chemo in the morning; Smells like Remission" that I gave him once. & I had a personalized tree ornament made with his name on it to hang on the tree at the chemo lounge, since he is an avowed "Grinch" who hates all the holiday hoo-haw. I always regularly bring really small gifts for the lab and nursing staff, and THEY certainly display the things I've given them, even years later. Do it.

Ok!
I'm going to do it. Thanks for the input.

I understand the "picture" suggestion. I'll give it some thought. The cap was symbolic of him being a surgeon/physician as the image doesn't really depict that. Also thinking I'll do in on a teal cap representing the color of all gynecologic cancers (peach just wouldn't work). I'll definitely include a card.

Will post the finished project as well as his reaction.

Suzanne

kkstef

GREAT idea!
Suzanne....I think your idea is terrific and I am sure your dr. will be most appreciative! It will be a work of art and truly from your heart!

Go for it! Will await a picture of the finished product!!

Big hugs, Karen

Double Whammy

kkstef said:

GREAT idea!
Suzanne....I think your idea is terrific and I am sure your dr. will be most appreciative! It will be a work of art and truly from your heart!

Go for it! Will await a picture of the finished product!!

Big hugs, Karen

Why this design grabbed me
http://www.ocrf.org/index.php?view=article&id=589:qaa-with-gary-leiserowitz-md&option=com_content&Itemid=131

This is my gyn onocologist.

Fayard

Great!
I think it is cute.
Because I met my oncologist and his staff just last December, I have ordered lunch for everyone twice. There are only about 13 people, including my doctor and his two partners.
I think they liked it!