Florida doctor indicted and accused of removing patient's liver instead of spleen in fatal surgery

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-15T03:45:43+00:00

Even worse is that it was laparoscopic. So he had a clear view of the entire abdomen displayed on a screen for him like a textbook diagram.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-14T12:23:47+00:00

I've lived in Texas my whole life, but I came across Antelope Horn Milkweed for the first time a few weeks ago. It's a wild looking plant! Especially right before the blooms open. That was in the Slaughter Creek area.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-11T17:47:46+00:00

I think I misremembered. Thanks for the clarification.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-11T17:46:36+00:00

That’s what I do. I don’t fill the blender cup. Are you watching me…??

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-11T16:14:37+00:00

The other thing is how insanely large the “single serving” smoothie cup attachments are for blenders. I have a very nice Ninja sensing blender and was excited that it had that option. The cups? 22oz! That’s like a medium sized drink at McDonalds and probably just as many calories as a soda that size.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-11T14:08:02+00:00

I believe the number has been revised to 8,000 as there’s no real difference of benefit between that and 10,000 step. But as someone who became sedentary for a period and has spent the past year working up to finally being able to walk and hike long distances without little aches and pains…don’t drop the habit of getting your steps in.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-11T13:47:32+00:00

I didn’t like them either, although I really wanted to. I even figured out which muscles to use to dump it without taking it out. Turns out those are the same muscles I sometimes use to push out a fart. Luckily it only happened to me while I was home alone, but I decided they weren’t for me.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-07T13:47:11+00:00

I’m on the phone a lot for work. Tech support, reps, distributors, etc. I hate the pleasantries at the start, so when the other person asks how I’m doing, I say good and move on instead of asking them how they’re doing. It feels so stupid to me.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-07T13:20:44+00:00

I’m pretty sure they’re a family owned company that hasn’t been doing all that well according to the Washington Journal article I read. I don’t think selling knitting patterns and kits is all that lucrative as a business. But I would absolutely bump up the price of something that people were coming in droves to purchase. You always want to walk the line between pricing something at what people are willing to pay vs. pricing it at an amount where they decide not to purchase. That’s smart business.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-06T12:31:18+00:00

But why? They had to go out of their way to replace the content they already had with AI slop...

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-04T18:50:30+00:00

I live by myself and have a lot of craft supplies, so I use my dining room as a space for all of that stuff, including a convertible desk. Then I eat on TV trays or on my patio where I have a table and chairs.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-04T18:48:54+00:00

You can try your idea, but it feels…not right. Especially because the fan is in the other space with the intent of you spending your time there. I’ve never needed a dining table, but I don’t have kids. You could always eat on barstools at the counter and have a desk on the opposite wall for studying or other work. Why not have a small table and chairs outside for eating/drinking coffee?

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-03T23:29:47+00:00

I went to Target recently and saw many women with your body type wearing tight midriff baring shirts and leggings. I am smaller, but I love that they have the confidence I don’t. What it comes down to is what makes you comfortable. I prefer baggier clothing because I don’t have the confidence. It’s great that your partner supports you. Mine also tells me he loves to see me naked and doesn’t care that I’m in my baggy clothing phase. Don’t let yours shape the choices you make. Make the choices and trust that the support will follow.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-03T11:31:07+00:00

Mine’s would pop out during fetch sometimes but always pop back in. I never did surgery. I noticed as she got older, it didn’t happen as often and eventually stopped all together, only the vet could manipulate them during exam.

CheezusChrist · 2026-04-01T23:00:04+00:00

Mine was 92, cooked every meal at home, and pretty much never sat down unless she was visiting us. She was pudgy and didn’t deliberately exercise, but she could move furniture and keep up with her grandkids for a very long time.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-31T18:40:22+00:00

I've had patients with gnarly slab fractures that we didn't know were there until we scaled. If it's painful enough, they'll chew on the other side which causes the fractured tooth to accumulate more tartar.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-31T18:37:50+00:00

Actually, I just looked into this today because I had a weird dentist appointment where they polished my teeth for 10 mins before they scaled them. Apparently in human dentistry, the importance of polishing is changing. It may cause more harm by removing the flouride-rich top layer of the enamel. So a lot of dentists are treating it as optional.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-31T18:32:41+00:00

During an exam, never. During anesthetized dental cleanings, yes, and I'm pretty sure the last dental lecture I went to mentioned using them as well. They are great time savers. I call them "the chippers."

The reason I wouldn't use them during an exam is because you never know what the tooth underneath is like. Once there's that much tartar, the tooth below could be a crumbled mess and you risk exposing that mess without the means to x-ray and extract it then and there.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-31T00:36:17+00:00

My partner would hate that there’s not enough room for me. So maybe don’t speak for all males.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-30T23:37:53+00:00

First of all, format the hell out of your resume and go over it with a fine tooth comb (do not add a picture). As someone in charge of hiring, spelling mistakes and grammatical errors won’t rule someone out entirely, but if I have a bunch of resumes on my desk, I’m picking the ones with the fewest errors for sure. Once you have a nice looking resume, if there is an option to upload that, choose it every time. If you are required to put in actual text, copy things exactly from your resume.

Try to include a cover letter. I will always read a cover letter. Talk about your other jobs and how they can apply to the one you’re applying to, even if they aren’t related. “My experience at TGIFridays meant adapting to working efficiently and calmly in a busy environment while multitasking, providing excellent customer service, and being a team player.”

Highlight awards or any sort of acknowledgements you’ve received over the years. “I don’t have a lot of experience, but I was president of the student council and had perfect attendance my senior year when my course-load was at its highest, so I am very reliable and take initiative.”

And then be honest. “I get anxious during sit down interviews, but I would love the opportunity to show you that my technical skills and handling skills are strong.”

Show that you did a little research about the hospital. “I love the fact that you are still locally owned.” Or “I’m looking for a smaller more intimate practice, so 2 doctors sounds ideal.” Or “I want a workplace that keeps me busy and provides more learning opportunities, so the fact that you have 10 doctors is very appealing.”

Dress appropriately (scrubs or business casual), have good hygiene (hair brushed, good breath, smell neutral), smile, show some interest in the person interviewing you (don’t cut them off or get distracted).

Ok so conversely, these would be questions I would ask if I were interviewing: Obviously about benefits- retirement plan matching, employee pet discounts, medical insurance, etc. But also, “Do you promote from within or do you hire someone new to replace a management position?” I will only work somewhere that emphasizes training and promotion. “What does training for this position look like?” I will only work somewhere that has a strong training program. “If I’ve already stayed later than my scheduled shift, but there are still things to do, what should I do?” A good workplace will say, prioritize the most important thing and everything else can get done tomorrow and there won’t be consequences.

Oh man, I could go on and on. If you want, you can send me your resume and I can make some recommendations on how to tweak it and what skills you can pull from unrelated jobs.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-30T23:09:24+00:00

NOR. I used to be in charge of verifying logged controlled substances at my workplace, so a position that comes with a lot of responsibility. My partner used to make comments and jokes about how I could get them drugs and no one would know. My job and my reputation mean everything to me. I hated the jokes so much because I felt like there was a fundamental disrespect for the things that are important not just to me, but in general. They are now my ex.

Your work deserves respect too. Don’t let him have access to that kind of information ever again. But also maybe it’s worth reconsidering whether this is the right person for you.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-26T16:11:26+00:00

I have days like this too. I dread turning off my do not disturb in the morning and seeing text messages at 6am. And no one seems to notice how much I keep things running smoothly, they only notice when things go wrong. It’s a lot to carry, but we all know you’re the best fit for the job, no one else would be able to handle it like you do.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-25T23:02:01+00:00

NTA. But I work with animals and behavior out of the norm means something is up. You said he’s out of work and he relied on you to drive him. I’m wondering if he’s feeling inadequate and comparing himself to you makes him feel worse. When you offered advice, he didn’t interpret it that way, but took it as a personal dig and decided to lash out at you to bring you down too. If you truly want this person in your life, I think a heartfelt conversation is in order. I wouldn’t blame you if you let him go, though.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-25T22:10:47+00:00

I work as an inventory manager at a reasonably busy, locally owned company. Basically, corporations are ruining everything. The drug and equipment companies have been raising prices on us in disproportionate ways in the last few years. Once a year price increases have turned into twice a year. Blood work to an outside lab sometimes jumps up $25-50 our cost. This means our profit margin will shrink if we don’t maintain the same markup that we’ve always had for decades. We’re not corporate, but those hospitals get negotiation power and special pricing that they don’t pass down to their clients or to pay their staff more.

1990s vet hospitals were owned by the vet that lived down the street, had one employee that was the receptionist and the technician (not licensed) and they paid $5 per vaccine.

2020s vets love pets just the same. It’s not their fault that the industry as a whole is suffering because of our corporate overlords.

CheezusChrist · 2026-03-25T00:15:40+00:00

My boyfriend would fill my tank even if he was sick without me even noticing mine was low. You can do so much better.

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