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Name: Hubert
Birthday: 7/26/1976
Gender: Male
Interests: Sports!!! (Volleyball, Football, Basketball), Eating, Movies, Hanging out
Expertise: Making paper airplanes, eating a lot (but not so much anymore), tying knots really fast (I bet I can beat you in a contest), fixing things that I break, sleeping
Occupation: Surgery resident
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Member Since:
5/25/2007
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| Well... I'm back from Korea. I really had a great time.
Every year, in the beginning of October, the Kim clan meets in Korea. Since my parents and brother live in Kazakhstan and all my relatives are in Korea, it turns out to be a good meeting ground.
It's kind of late right now... (1:13 am) so I think I will go to sleep, and continue this blog in the morning.
Good night.
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| It's been a really, really long time since I last wrote.....
So much has happened in the last few months.
1. Started residency again.... it's made things very hectic... but now I'm getting a handle on things.
2. Oh yeah.... in my last blog, I mentioned that Susan bought me a gift from Big 5.... it was a ping pong table... ... my in-laws bought me a Camry! Pretty crazy, huh?
This is kind of what it looks like, except it is in a silver color.
I was really thankful for it. I think my in-laws felt sorry that I drove around in a old beat-up corrolla. ... but I really will miss that corrolla. I really saw it as a gift from God when I was in a time of need. It didn't have automatic doorlocks or automatic windows. It was no-frills..... but to me, it still was a blessing, and the times that I would sometimes covet or wish I had a better car, I would have to repent and be greatful for how God provides. Isn't it interesting how when you have 'less' you actually feel more blessed? In my corrolla, when I would give people rides, I would have to remind them to lock the door when leaving (since no auto door locks).... "BE A BRO, LOCK YO DOH"
New subject:
It's been really lonely. Every time I meet my old friends from church or talk to them, I really miss everyone there. I even was thinking of joining the Pasadena branch of the church even up until recently.
The church that I have been attending is a very young startup church which has been around for only 2 years. I think one of the sentiments is that many people there feel like a 'newcomer'. It's been somewhat of a challenge to try to be integrated and 'fit'. It's a slow process..... relationships do not come easy. That was another reason that I really wanted to go to my old church.....
However..... the more I really thought about it.... it really seemed as if God wanted me to stay here..... If I were to go back to my old church, it would really be kind of 'selfish' ... mainly so that I can be back with the people that I love. Nothing really wrong with that, but I get a sense that God wants me to stay to try to make an impact and be a servant at this church. It will be lonely, it will be alot of sacrifice, and I expect it to be difficult, but I can see that there is a need. Also, I get a sense that God wants to work here..... so I will obey and trust God, and follow....
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| It's my birthday today.... Wow!
It started just like any other birthday. I woke up, went to work as usual.
Then, came back home... went to one of my favorite restaurants with Susan for lunch.... FUDDRUCKERS!!!!
I ordered the 2/3 pound burger. It was so delicious. I use to order their specialty burgers in the past... but now I just order their plain hamburger. It's a cheaper, plus they have so many toppings for free.... They have this melted nacho cheese with jalepenos which I put on top of the bun, and on the burger I put ketchup, fresh salsa, fresh shredded lettuce, relish.... YUMMY!!!!
Then Susan took me to get my birthday gift. It had to be picked up... It was a surprise, so we had to go to get it... but in order to get it, we needed to borrow the minivan from Susan's parents...... so we went to Big 5.... ............ are you curious about what it is?.... well.... I'll show you a picture of what it was later.......
Then.... Susan's mom called and wanted us to go with her to pick up my gift..... I'm back now after getting this gift.... I'm kind of speechless about it..... I'll also show a picture of this too.....................
Anyways, going to go have dinner now...... More to come later......
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| I've started my 4th year in residency... It's been about 1 month now... and it's taking some adjusting....
First of all... I am enjoying things a lot more... I still have to work about 80 hours a week, but the time definitely goes by faster, and I'm in the operating room a whole lot more. One thing that I have to get used to, is having junior residents beneath me. At first, it was kind of tough... I have a 2nd year resident as well as a 1st year resident and 2 medical students. The 1st year resident is new to our hospital and is new to residency. Our second year resident is also brand new to our hospital. She took 5 years off after her 1st year of residency to get a PhD, and now is coming back to the clinical side of things. The 2 medical students have just started their clinical rotations so they are now fresh out of the lecture halls and getting a taste of "real medicine" on the wards.
They all really had a rough start trying to learn how to do things logistically. I totally understand their predicament, b/c I can remember when I was in their shoes. Simple tasks would take a lot longer for them to complete.
The dynamics are also a lot different. The nurses look to you with a little more respect... In the OR, the scrub nurses will actually listen to you and hand you instruments when you ask for them... I think the greatest change is with the attendings physicians (staff surgeons). There is a lot more responsibility. I really have to take charge of the team and handle the postoperative care of the patients. I am expected to know each patient and know what the operative plan is, how to carry out the operation. My input is also respected as well. I also have a responsibility to my junior residents to try to teach them the little that I know and to train them.
I am currently on the colorectal surgery team. Most of our operations are in dealing with colon and rectal cancers. It has been a really interesting month so far, and I really enjoy this field of surgery. I would even consider specializing in it, however, I don't think I would b/c I wouldn't want to tell people that I am a Colorectal surgeon........ sick!
I'm really taking an interest in what I'm doing. It's technically and intellectually challenging. Surgery is not just about cutting and fixing things, but a lot of thought has to go into knowing when to do surgery and when not too. You have to think about where to make an incision and how to plan your operation such that you will get the best exposure and give you the best outcome. Also, you have to be good in diagnosis as well as postoperative care. What medications to use for pain... nausea... antibiotics... diabetes... high blood pressure... etc... Also, you have to be keenly aware of what are the signs or symptoms that your patient may be having some problems... It's all pretty complex.
Anyways.... so far it's been fun.... and I've been getting some good experience and also encountering some very interesting cases. I wish I could write more about it, but I really don't want to be in violation of patient privacy laws and stuff like that.....
Ok... I think I am done with this post..... see you later!
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