So I'm coming to the end of my surgery rotation. Despite the attitude and the crappy work schedule...I did enjoy myself. Does this mean I like surgery? I'm not sure. Does this mean that I would forsake my initial idea of going into family medicine and go for a surgical internship? I don't know. I am absolutely torn and I'm not sure if I even have what it takes get into surgery. I've been toying with the idea for a little over a week now and it hasn't been pretty. Lots of things are jumbled up in my head along with study material for the end-of-rotation exam and it's gotten me in quite an anxious state, that even my teeth today were hurting because they were anxious.
I need guidance. I need direction. I need a drink.
Wish me luck on Friday.
Next week, Ob/Gyn. I got my baby-catching glove ready. Bring it.
Song of the day: "California II" - Mason Jennings
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Eww ObGyn, I have to say of the rotation options that one is one I would have never been able to do. Blech, makes me nauseous, though that could be the general state of GI affairs since my lovely broad spectrum antibiotics seem to have killed off my lame/weak GI bacteria leaving me with some nasty pieces of work throat b's that won't die, I feel like I'm going to die. I know I won't but good gracious.
Anyways - advice? Hmmm, I feel like a fraud offering advice, because all I know of surgeons is they LOVE it, it is who they are, they are anti-social, happy to slice and dice kinds of people. BUT we I believe we need normal people who like to do surgery because innovation and bedside manner are important.
So on that note I don't know - based on what GP's do all day up here I would do surgery - I know doing wart removals, counseling and paps in an endless cycle would have me hating people...
You're right. Surgeons tend to carry more than normal-sized chips on their shoulders...with egos to match.
My friend (who's a surgeon too) also said the same thing...you gotta love it to be in it. That's why I'm all confused. I like the work but abhor the lifestyle and also the "hazing" interns and residents go through. There's also the aspect of growing to hate the profession. I've heard plenty of talk from older surgeons who have become terribly jaded and disillusioned by their work. I just don't want that to happen. What's the point of all thathard work when you'reiserable in the end?
Sorry about your belly. Just keep eating those probiotics and always wash your hands. Hopefully you get better soon. If it keeps getting worse, you might want to go to the hospital...it could be C. diff. colitis, and we don't want that to get out of hand.
Well I didn't upchuck on anyone today so I call it a miracle.
I am officially relieved of work duties until I get better - wee but not, laying in bed sick just reminds me that being a single mother would be HARD... anyways. I am consuming lots of liquids and some bananas and white bread. It's all clear or white - fascinatingly appetizing.
As my Mr. Big would tell you, general surgery gets under your skin, it is like that ex's ghost you'll never shake - he tried being a GP and left to go back to surgery. I'd say the world always needs doctors with heart in any field willing to learn.
As to ObGyn - Ms J would have a thing or two to say about it, that is her research field right now - dispelling myths about the safety of C sections and risks home births - she's a huge advocate for as non invasive and mother empowered births as possible.
If she can make the numbers talk true, then more power to her. As for C sections and Home birthing...I got no problem against either...my younger sibs were home-birthed. Usually it's up to mommy anyways. Most ladies just don't want to go through a lot of the pain and trauma of a full vag birth (we've all seen the health class videos). And of course, however the baby presents dictates the type of delivery.
Thanks for the input about surgery. I still have lots to mull over, but talking it out helps.
Mmmm, nanners and bread. It's good to hear that you're tolerating that. Again, feel better. And tell your friends to nurse you back to health!
The only one rushing in to help me is AB and well...
Oh my. I see this story has turned on a dime...(dun dun dun)...
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