Fastest and Shortest Trip

Today I went with a transplant surgeon on an organ procurement. After we finished a prior surgery we hustled off to the airport where a team was waiting for us. We immediately jumped on a waiting jet, quickly taxied and took off without a second of delay. It was crazy. I felt like I was traveling with the President or something because everything stopped for us to come through. When we arrived we were quickly taken straight to the hospital and were escorted to the OR where we got the organs. I won't say anything about what we took or the situation in which the organs were available but let me just say it was incredible! The transplant surgeon and I worked together to get everything done. The atmosphere was professional and respectful. As soon as we had what we needed we were whisked back to the airport and immediately took off. The jet was amazing, they had great food for us, and I was able to learn a lot about the ins and outs of the transplant world. All in all it was an incredible day. I'm not saying I'm going to become a transplant surgeon, but I am an organ donor and I think everyone should be. One life was lost today but several were saved.