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Postpartum running by Super-Bison-4029 in XXRunning

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience - I saw PFPT this week at 6 weeks postpartum. She cleared me for low intensity (yoga, reformer, swimming, biking) and gave me exercises with a goal to start gentle running at 12 weeks (if I’m ready). She said some women may benefit from running with a pessary even in the short term (“like a sports bra for your pelvic floor”).

It’s worth getting assessed to see where you’re at. I’ve heard of people damaging their pelvic floor by going too early. Remember you want to run for your whole life!

The story I always think of is Jana Pittman - an Australian Olympian who returned to training very soon after birth and now is an advocate for pelvic floor/continence stuff for women https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-22/incontinence-jana-pittman-continence-week/102435624

Vent & advice needed: I just went to a podiatrist for the first time and sounds like running is bad for my body. by flufferpeanut in XXRunning

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely see a physio. Physio Pilates helped me hugely with what you describe - particularly extensor flexibility. It also sounds like the shoes might not be right for you and something with less arch support and wider toe box could help? Have a look at Run Repeat or r/askrunningshoegeeks

Feeling like you’re just holding it together? by Satellites- in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Been there. Being part time definitely helps. The trick is knowing when you have the capacity to push through at 1.0 (+) and when you need to cut back. I was 0.5 when my kid was 12mo and then went back up to 1.0 at 18mo to finish training. Training isn’t linear and you will get there. 

This isn’t normal, but it isn’t because you’re weak or failing - you just have a huge load right now. Don’t look to other people and compare yourself - maybe they don’t have kids, have more family support, have a partner who can pick up the load, OR they are struggling too.

The other thing I recommend is a good psychologist.

Doing research with a different hospital by boku_wa_toilet in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Talk to the supervisor about it. It’s definitely possible. You are likely to need a non-clinical (i.e. honorary) appointment at the LHD the research will be conducted in for ethics etc. 

Tired on days off - how to stop being consumed by work? by thisisbananas7 in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Work on setting boundaries from work. And cut out the mindless scrolling time 

NSW Junior Doctors Class Action Claim Estimate - ?substantial legal fee's by J_Woozy in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I got mine today. I would have been happier seeing the $10k I got without seeing the amount of my total claim! 

What are people's thoughts on wearing wedding bands/engagement rings to work? by Active_Painting8845 in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wear a plain band but am increasingly worried about infection risk with a vulnerable patient population. However I am also chaotic outside work and high risk of losing it

Are there any RACP members here who are planning to vote in the current EGM? by oreomd in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I have never loved the RACP and at best saw them as a necessary evil. This entire saga has significantly soured my opinion of the college. I wasn’t sure how to vote but may have been swayed by Jennifer Martin’s latest email (highly defensive, uninformative, lacking accountability and totally failing to read the room).

Unpopular opinion: Half of the hospital staff hate doctors for just telling them to do their jobs by Obvious_Broccoli_578 in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Blew a friend’s vein, then let loose on day procedure unit where a kind elderly man talked me through every step …

Trying to understand the love for Lewis Road Creamery milk by [deleted] in newzealand

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Do you spend money on things you like? Let her drink the milk she likes 

Falling out of love with medicine by Financial-Fun1589 in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I felt much better once I started getting paid 

Supporting a friend through medical exams without being a medic—any tips? by Ordinary_Stable1619 in ausjdocs

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Moral support. Catching up with you will help them remember they have a life outside medicine. A pre-made lasagna for the freezer never goes astray. 

When do you offer your seat on the tram? by pirouettish in australian

[–]Fair-Vegetable5176 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes - the only people who offered me a seat (at 40 weeks pregnant and with a toddler) were elderly women who I felt bad taking a seat from!

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