The COVID pandemic has changed many things about the way we work, and doctors have not been immune. Many of my doctor friends have seen their hours cut back – in many ER settings patient volume is down 50% or more. In our small private practice, we are seeing far fewer patients than this time last year. The masks that…
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In Need of Fashion Advice
This is a text chain between me and my college roommates about recently evolving fashion. So who else is feeling the pressure of the no-skinny-jeans-no-side-part evolution? I’d love to hear some comments on this one!
The Ups and Downs of Weight Loss Surgery
A big part of my current story is that I recently had gastric bypass weight loss surgery. I have struggled with my weight since I was in medical school. Medical training means long hours, little time for yourself, and lots of hospital food. I started putting on weight as a resident and really never stopped. The weight gain was slow enough for me to…
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The People that make me Happy
Today I went to my sister’s house to play with my niece and nephew. My nephew is the best, he’s 3 years old and every time I come over, he sees me and says “Oh! Hi Gina!” like it’s the most exciting thing ever. The poor guy is having a hard time being so cooped up in the winter and has tons…
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Fighting Back
I feel like I was doing pretty well at the beginning of the pandemic, but as it continues to stretch out, never-ending, in front of us, my mind feels like it is getting heavier with every day. I am single, without children, so I live alone, and more and more these days I am feeling lonely. Most of my friends don’t want…
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