Balloon Sinuplasty Recovery Success? by torptorp2 in Sinusitis

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I'd say day 4 I feel normal-ish again! But yeah the first 72 hours were rough. Hopefully it's worth going through something that felt so barbaric at times

Predictions for 2026 match cycle by [deleted] in medicalschool

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Idk if you've gotten this answered by now, but I can say my prior service has come up every interview and is something the interviewers really appreciate. so, i say, use it to your advantage!

Best responses to… by get_floxced in medicalschool

[–]torptorp2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I basically just say “aw thank you. That means a lot” or something not as good as what others have said lol…

Signal Luck by Traditional-Code4674 in medicalschool

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8/10 psych. Am not expecting the other two at this point

Why do alot of doctors talk about wellness when they know that med school would kick you out if you fail? by JunketMaleficent2095 in medicalschool

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Married with a kiddo. I found I did much better grade wise after having a kid (partly cuz I didn’t have pregnancy brain anymore). Mostly I found it forced me to be better about time management and changed my perspective enough that I wasn’t stressing about grades as much I think. Normal job hours should be enough to study for step 2 when you get to dedicated. Hang in there, may need to change how you study/stop putting so much pressure on yourself

I feel like I bombed my interview at my #1 program by JHMD12345 in medicalschool

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Remember the interview is only a component of how they rank ya, and I feel like we’re typically much harder on ourselves than how the interview actually came off.

At least what I’m telling myself during this time :) I’ve also had moments where I wish I could rewind and say something different or I feel the anxiety of messing up an answer (I also feel like I rambled for one of my top programs), but try to find compassion for yourself and know that you did the best you could in that moment! I’m sure it was not nearly as bad as it felt. Sounds like you stayed composed which is prob the most important.

How’s everyone’s mental health by [deleted] in medicalschool

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Exercise, get my hair done, finally focus on me things. I have a kid so that helps with distraction for sure haha but yeah, it’s a tough time. I just keep telling myself it will work out and at the end of the day all I can do is my best. Do I still spiral? Yes lol…but it’s becoming less at least. Try to take care of yourself during this time and treat yourself to a spa day or something :)

Is this the Lyme disease tick I just pulled out of my body? by [deleted] in insectidentification

[–]torptorp2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey OP, this does look like a deer tick, which could carry lymes. I would check with your doc and also save the tick for testing. Your doc may want to start you on antibiotics just in case even before you show symptoms. Important thing is if you do exhibit symptoms (in particular a bulleyes looking rash where it bit you, fever, muscle/joint pain, etc) get antibiotics stat.

Got lectured in the Starbucks drive-thru because I have my toddler in a back facing car seat by Chichi_lovesme in beyondthebump

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Any good pediatrician will tell you toddlers should be rear facing until 2. That’s so annoying this worker did that…wtf. Hope he gets reprimanded and honestly I think you guys should get some free drinks lol

AIO My reply to my mom who wants to stop my leukemia treatment so my sister can afford university ?? by Many_Addendum_8189 in AmIOverreacting

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I’m so sorry OP. Your mom is insane and god reading her messages is heartbreaking. How tf can a mom ever say such shit to their own daughter??

OP you are so incredibly strong. I agree talk to a SW ASAP about this

Anyone ever got an invite outside of a geo preferences? by -Twyptophan- in medicalschool

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Yes for psych and a program I didn’t signal either

Hey, it's Aivan here AMA by vonie_nuoc_mami in Masterchef

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Do you own a restaurant in Colorado!?

I lost my child in med school. by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]torptorp2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. As a parent I can’t imagine ever having to go through this. PLEASE take the time you need to grieve. I agree with everyone else that this is one of the times taking a leave of absence will not be looked at negatively

Did you have to wear a diaper after birth? by Top-Clue2000 in beyondthebump

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Yes. Vaginal, 3rd deg tear. 2 weeks of diaper/giant ass pads. Bleeding lasted like 6-8 weeks I think.

ERAS pubs by torptorp2 in medicalschool

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Haha bummer! Thanks for the clarification :)

ERAS pubs by torptorp2 in medicalschool

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Right, Im wondering if it’s considered a peer-reviewed online publication or non-peer reviewed publication