And then, abruptly, he starts telling me about his daughter’s wedding. He takes off his glasses, leaning back in his chair as he chuckles. His eyebrows are bushy, and seem accentuated by his baldness. Like a giant caterpillar wiggling expressively. I can’t help but smile. 8/
-
-
The surgery is a success. He goes out to the waiting room to inform the family members, and is tearfully hugged. He always introduces me to everyone, and he does so again here. He says I was invaluably helpful, even though I wasn’t at all. I am hugged. It feels ... real. 19/
Prikaži ovu nit -
At the day’s end, he asks me if I have any questions. I have one. “How did you know that patient had a dog?” He smiles. “Doggie bone on the keychain, bedside table. There’s another lesson Sayed: observe!” I laugh as his bushy eyebrows wiggle to accentuate his point. 20/
Prikaži ovu nit -
It’s 2020 and students are rotating with me now. I feel the awesome responsibility of trying to impart something meaningful. I try to draw upon the wisdom of the many incredible teachers I’ve had along the way. The students will learn the science. It’s the art that’s elusive.
Prikaži ovu nit
Kraj razgovora
Novi razgovor -
-
-
I have a bad tremor in my hands. People will often ask if I'm nervous or if my sugar is low, but it's unrelated. I used to think I never could do fine skill work like this. I've since worked with incredibly fine fiberoptics and teeny screws. Thank you for this representation.
-
It means a lot to be made aware of capable people with similarities to oneself. My tremor may not be as severe, nor my work as important, as this old surgeon, but he gives me hope that I might continue to be helpful as I age.
- Još 1 odgovor
Novi razgovor -
-
-
You have just reminded me of a good thing in my life. I changed medication a few months ago. Increased appetite: This is a good thing! I'd forgotten about the shaking! I don't have the shakes or tremors anymore. thank you. Now back to your story...
Hvala. Twitter će to iskoristiti za poboljšanje vaše vremenske crte. PoništiPoništi
-
Čini se da učitavanje traje već neko vrijeme.
Twitter je možda preopterećen ili ima kratkotrajnih poteškoća u radu. Pokušajte ponovno ili potražite dodatne informacije u odjeljku Status Twittera.