tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post1807072554094326027..comments2024-02-18T13:53:30.168-08:00Comments on Surgeonsblog: SamplerSid Schwabhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-18825784345339198912019-09-18T11:20:19.568-07:002019-09-18T11:20:19.568-07:00Dr. Schwab,
I stumbled across this blog when look...Dr. Schwab,<br /><br />I stumbled across this blog when looking for my hospital's surgical floor education updates blog; what a happy distraction! <br /><br />I am a nurse and hence, often find myself drowning in dry, dull notes. I worked in the OR at a rural hospital in Montana for 2 years, and currently, am on the surgical floor of a less rural hospital..... so I read a lot of doctors notes. I just want you to know that there are those of us that enjoy the speckles of flavor that would be missed by readers whom are less familiar with their authors. A surgeon with a gift for language adds humanity back into the healthcare machine. Thank you for sharing. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11626389655387962911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-6183774250138859292016-08-17T01:33:17.792-07:002016-08-17T01:33:17.792-07:00Just came across your blog recently. Love your po...Just came across your blog recently. Love your posts! They are hilarious.Dr Suhttp://www.plasticsurgerysg.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-83467797530724509572011-11-01T21:09:47.962-07:002011-11-01T21:09:47.962-07:00I'd actually heard about that episode from ano...I'd actually heard about that episode from another reader; I think I referred to it somewhere in this blog. <br /><br />Short answer: I don't know. The episode appeared well after I wrote about the incident, so it's certainly possible someone in Hollywood (or wherever) read it and, uh, borrowed it. I prefer to think so, anyway. I've never heard of another similar case.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-15139875553086048302011-11-01T20:45:15.270-07:002011-11-01T20:45:15.270-07:00I stumbled across your blog on accident and have f...I stumbled across your blog on accident and have found it fascinating so far. I wanted to ask you about a really interesting coincidence however. I was reading these stories while my girlfriend watched "Gray's Anatomy" in the background. I shared the story about your partner getting sick with her and I swear to you, not 10 minutes later the next episode that came on was almost THE EXACT SAME STORY. One doctor is operating on another. The doctor as patient has an allergic reaction to the Chromic Sutures in his intestines causing them to harden. And of course he never knew about the allergy because he always used gloves... <br />Was a remarkable coincidence just for the fact that I had just read your story. Is this kind of thing that common or is this story perhaps borrowed from you? Either way, its a fascinating blog and I hope you keep it up.LucasinAustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-21944096374097716542011-10-09T17:48:28.315-07:002011-10-09T17:48:28.315-07:00Thanks, Chick, and good luck. I looked at your blo...Thanks, Chick, and good luck. I looked at your blog, and like it. <br /><br />This one is pretty much defunct, I think; although I do get comments and questions regularly, which I respond to. I think it's still helpful to people, which is nice.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-86608138275888954022011-10-09T17:22:43.183-07:002011-10-09T17:22:43.183-07:00Hey there Dr. Schwab!I had been reading your blog ...Hey there Dr. Schwab!I had been reading your blog for quite a long time and I must confess I simply love your posts! I just recently joined blogger and started a blog of my own (I am a Radiologic Technologist) so I hope you don't mind me adding this blog and keep checking on it from time to time to see if you made a miracle post. I am soon going to enter graduate school to become an Anatomist and I just can't pass up the chance to finally comment on a anatomy lover like yourself. Take care!X-Ray chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05648533081425690258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-6890720154212081892011-05-17T07:51:58.443-07:002011-05-17T07:51:58.443-07:00Same for you, forceps.Same for you, forceps.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-19755911817374191432011-03-04T18:15:01.686-08:002011-03-04T18:15:01.686-08:00Points for originality, healthy living. But spam i...Points for originality, healthy living. But spam is spam.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-55164386083809449372010-06-21T09:20:09.547-07:002010-06-21T09:20:09.547-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03533550700247306853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-18506700399577778002010-05-20T08:43:42.184-07:002010-05-20T08:43:42.184-07:00Please note the rules about spam. Spammers are scu...Please note the rules about spam. Spammers are scum.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-68006338580112635222010-05-20T08:34:49.101-07:002010-05-20T08:34:49.101-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324375474460281518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-62319010911095234252010-03-18T14:05:09.151-07:002010-03-18T14:05:09.151-07:00And thank you, too!And thank you, too!Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-30507378781771574082010-03-18T14:02:24.334-07:002010-03-18T14:02:24.334-07:00What a wonderful blog. It's too bad really tha...What a wonderful blog. It's too bad really that you don't seem to be updating it anymore. I followed a link here today and have enjoyed the posts in your sampler so much that I went to Amazon and ordered your book!<br /><br />Thanks for the clever writing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-34950530220428388802010-01-07T20:13:19.311-08:002010-01-07T20:13:19.311-08:00Hi. I'm making a blog and post (maybe future o...Hi. I'm making a blog and post (maybe future ones as well) about med school and want being who are going, have been through, or willing be going input on my blog. http://bcann.wordpress.com. I hope you will follow my post and give any wisdom or rambling you my have on your mind. The more people I have the better my decision can be.<br /><br />There is other stuff as well. If you enjoy it feel free to subscribe.<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to help a crazy college student.<br /><br />P.S. If you know of any one else who would have some input, let me know. Also any blogs or site that would be of interest to me.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02452324875641898217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-22779004540272417212009-03-22T13:42:00.000-07:002009-03-22T13:42:00.000-07:00i need aurgeon. i have three surgical strings, k...i need aurgeon. i have three surgical strings, knots and all, protruding through my abdomen. very sick. nepa docs have refused my case. pocono medical center er will not help. tinamcookatgmail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-83809220628324400922008-12-15T16:33:00.000-08:002008-12-15T16:33:00.000-08:00you inspire me. thank you.you inspire me. thank you.violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06708027730213254233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-27632866133333595272008-12-05T07:32:00.000-08:002008-12-05T07:32:00.000-08:00Sid, I just wanted to let you know that I have awa...Sid, <BR/>I just wanted to let you know that I have awarded you one of my five "Surperior Scribbler Awards" your blog intrigued me to discover the world of blogging. So I knew that I had to present you with this award! I really appreciate your intellect!<BR/><BR/>Please check it out:<BR/>http://aspiringtolivelife.blogspot.com/2008/12/i-am-blessed.html<BR/><BR/>Thanks, <BR/>RebeccaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18375505456513199559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-40130308874376011232008-11-16T09:18:00.000-08:002008-11-16T09:18:00.000-08:00I think it makes excellent sense to schedule anoth...I think it makes excellent sense to schedule another appointment with your surgeon to go over your questions. He will be much more able to be specific than I, since there are variations in technique that might affect the answers. (And yes! I was a surgeon, which I'd have thought obvious from a review of my blog). Catheters are inserted, most often by a nurse (some surgeons insert them if it helps to speed things along) when you are supine. It's very easy to bend a patient's knees as needed. Where your arms are will depend on the chosen position: one thing I can say for sure is they will not be over your head. More likely tucked at your sides. Your breasts will not be an issue at all. In most ORs, the time you are uncovered is very brief, and in fact care is generally taken to expose only those parts necessary; ie, you won't likely be entirely uncovered ever.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-88189431719265438662008-11-16T00:42:00.000-08:002008-11-16T00:42:00.000-08:00Hello Dr S...I read one of your blogs from 2007 on...Hello Dr S...<BR/>I read one of your blogs from 2007 on patient modesty and surgical procedures. I was relieved at the comments you made and I DO realize that the OR staff does not really give a crap that another naked body is set before them (I never did working in nursing homes) but when it is YOU, of course it is different. And as ridiculous as it sounds, I just can't get over it. I was obsessed with KNOWING all about the procedure to be performed and watched videos of it (adrenalectomy). I must say, most were quite boring and I had no idea what I was looking at. Looked like a bunch of goop. The best one was 10 minutes long, filmed in Chile, and was set to some snazzy music. It was boring too but I thought the addition of music was amusing.<BR/><BR/>Now that I have satisfied myself with viewing the actual proceure, where ports will be placed, and knowing none of it is in my hands, now I am worried about what happens after they knock you out up until the time they finish positioning and draping you. All pamphlets and such I have read tell you everything up until this point, then start discussing what happens when you wake up. I suppose most people don't care as long as they are asleep, but I do!! I have only ever had a D&C before and being naive about everything I never thought about these things the last time. This is a much more major operation however. Before I ask the dumb questions on OR prep (that maybe you don't even know or were never involved in being a surgeon) let me ask this. My surgery has been put off 2 times now because things (like my WBC level) was too high. Since it has been March of 2008 since I had an MRI should another one be done? No one has done one. How can I ask my doctor questions like this without sounding insulting about things like this and how many of these he has done, who will be in the OR and so on? I also have not seen the surgeon since my inital visit back in August. I had no information and no questions then. I have dozens now. He has not scheduled to see me again and the operation is nearing. Should I ask for an appointment? <BR/><BR/>Now on to the dumb questions!! After they knock me out, what happens? I am guessing it goes like this: A tube will be placed in my throat,my gown will be removed, a catheter will be inserted, I will be rolled on to my side as necessary for the procedure, I will be positioned, secured to the table, and draped? I really hope that happens rapidly if that is what happens. Is it? Also, I will no doubt have a catheter. Who inserts it, when and how do they do it when you are supine and asleep and can't bend your knees? Another dumb question: when they place me on my side I am unsure where my arms will be for this procedure, above my head or straight out? The reason I ask is because I am very large breasted and depending how I am placed, my breasts will be up in my neck. They are when I sleep and I usually either wear a bra or make sure my arm is between my neck and them. Will this be a problem for the OR team? Trying to figure out what to do with all this breast? Okay, you can chuckle at that but how can I breathe with all that extra tissue at my neck? I think that is it for now!! Any info you can give will be appreciated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-63137674767053451962008-09-13T16:53:00.000-07:002008-09-13T16:53:00.000-07:00A-Z/M: thanks. Too bad you found the blog as it's ...A-Z/M: thanks. Too bad you found the blog as it's fizzling out. I looked at yours: beautiful kids. <BR/><BR/>It's hard to imagine the future of medicine; none of my scenarios look very good.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-18597682072753778652008-09-13T14:16:00.000-07:002008-09-13T14:16:00.000-07:00Just found your blog. Sometimes I wished I had ch...Just found your blog. Sometimes I wished I had chosen surgery...instead I don't use my hands at all! <BR/>I also just read your blog about Dr. Ripoffs.<BR/>In the field of psychiatry, it is even worse. There is even less 'standard of care', and people have no idea what happens behind these closed doors. Sometimes, I wonder if my patients think I am ripping them off when I recommend weekly therapy sessions. On the other hand, I can say with confidence, I am an above average psychiatrist, might even be a really good one (no way to tell, since my peers all close their doors.)<BR/>Interesting to struggle with that, you know?Just mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431890182148979589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-90574459904923126222008-09-10T19:34:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:34:00.000-07:00Thanks, Larry.Thanks, Larry.Sid Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182853083503404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-73014157477592766502008-09-10T19:05:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:05:00.000-07:00Hi, Sid. I still haven't read all of your past pos...Hi, Sid. I still haven't read all of your past posts yet, so feel free to take a break!<BR/><BR/>I've noticed that blog burnout often sets in after three years of constant posting. That's what has happened to me! Sometimes you need to recharge your verbal batteries.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215738689578440672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-68559189600973620282008-09-06T07:26:00.000-07:002008-09-06T07:26:00.000-07:00I have to say, this is my favorite blog on the web...I have to say, this is my favorite blog on the web. It's like delicious candy. I'm a medical student, and every time I feel annoyed or stressed, I just read some stories on here and it seems more worth it. Thank you for the insights and inspiration!phoenix0224https://www.blogger.com/profile/12041627851003186351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30499448.post-91306712035548208492008-08-29T21:52:00.000-07:002008-08-29T21:52:00.000-07:00Ditto what they said. You are missed! :)Ditto what they said. You are missed! :)SeaSprayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07906503090688697222noreply@blogger.com