Recently, I had to change from my comfortable street attire in exchange for the blue shapeless tie in the back of a hospital gown. Not my first choice. I was facing gallbladder surgery, something that was a total shock. So there I was, sitting on the side of the bed, trying to take it all in. I could hear the other patients behind the curtain being examined by nurses who were empathetic, understanding and kind. Visitors behind the other curtains…