I scrubbed into my first surgery today. Lucky for me, it was one of those 10-hour ones. I loved every minute…except when I had to interrupt the surgeon while I was retracting the abdominal wall to ask if I could be excused. Four hours of burning flesh, the scent just kind of hit me and, as I started to sweat profusely, I feared I might vomit inside of the body cavity. Surgeons are pretty serious about maintaining a sterile field.
anna in med school 
your story brings back memories :). it sounds like you’re doing great… loving every minute or not, i know the surgery rotation is a tough one!
RICK!!! SO wonderful to hear from you; and thank you for the encouragement! I’m not sure I’m a surgeon, but it really is unlike anything I’ve experienced. We miss you all in NC so much! How’s it going?
Oh my god I love you. I think you madetheright choice…
thanks so much love! i love you back 🙂
I’ve been reading so many of your posts. Your blog fascinates me.
Hi! I’m so flattered! Thank you for reading and for your kind comment. I hope you’re well!