to the hospital

I had a medical examination on Friday. As it included a blood test and taking cardiogram I had to go to the hospital long before the appointed time. Many people were waiting to consult the doctor before a consulting room. I always think that it must be hard for the patients, especially for the persons of advanced age to wait for long time. It takes much energy and time.
Though I was tensed up the night before the examination no serious problem was found to my relief except for the irregular pulse which the doctor said is not grave.
When I was taken to the hospital by ambulance I was ordered a complete rest, which meant not to move at all. Even when I wanted to change the position of my body I had to ask the nursery. Having no pain it was really painful to rest still. It seemed that time had stopped. I must have been nervous then. I could not sleep well.
After it turned out the serious case was safe I was not allowed to listen to the music. I wanted to read books but strangely it was not allowed even when watching television was allowed. I told the nurse that it was strange that I could not read books. Her answer was that it was because reading books was stressful. I thought that watching exciting program was more stressful and harmful to my heart. I do not intend to blame the nurse because I had to obey the strict rehabilitation program. Nevertheless I asked her to allow me to read books because it was more stressful for me not to read them. As she persuaded the doctor the prohibition was lifted soon.
The doctor came to my room and found many books unread beside my bed. He asked me to show him one of the books. It was lucky for me he was a great reader just like me. It was this doctor who encourage me to write books. I published two books after I left the hospital. One day the editor sent me the proofs of the book while I was in the hospital, which I had to correct. He did not know about my disease. I decided not to tell about it to postpone my work because I strongly wanted to see it published soon.
I owe it to my doctor that I have published the books. If he had not been on duty when I was taken to the hospital early in the morning I might have died.
My son has returned home from Tokyo at the moment. Though he will be back soon early next week it is my pleasure to spend hours discussing.