Anesthesia..day 1

So I started anesthesia today...and all in all it was pretty cool.  I don't think I would ever want to go into anesthesia, but it is an interesting field. 

Things I learned:

1. Surgeons really are jerks and think they're God

2. Orthopods are even bigger jerks

3. People do crazy things when they wake up from anesthesia

4. Everything is about perspective

5. WEAR LONG SLEEVES CUZ ITS FREEZING IN THE OR!!!

6. Eat a snack after every surgery

7. Orthotics are NECESSARY!!

I'm' only here for a couple of weeks but it should be exciting to practice my skills. The docs I'm with are really awesome and said I can do as much as I want...that could be scary. 

Training is going ...ok. I'm struggling with my heels at the moment. I'm even debating getting x rays to make sure i don't have bone spurs...it hurts that bad. I'm hoping that this will i'll get used to the standing and the pain will ease up a bit. With that said....I'm off to run!

Weekend with Dad!

The weekend with my dad was pretty awesome! He was looking forward to it sooooooo much and we had a blast! Went hiking in Sedona, Westfork Trail, went on a good ride with Strada, pool, and just hung out together.  He LOVED Sedona (of course) and the hike. I hadn't been hiking here yet so it was a first for both of us. We went for about 4 hours through the creeks and mountains, it was pretty awesome. The ride was fun too...for the first time I beat my dad on the bike! Until this weekend...cycling was the one thing he could always show me up with...not anymore! :-) The highlight of his trip though was probably getting his computer. I got my old computer fixed (i bought a new mac) and gave it to him. He has been wanting a computer forever so it was nice to be able to do that for him. It was hilarious trying to teach him how to use the internet though...he still had trouble finding the keys on the keyboard. But now that he has that he'll be more with the times when it comes to technology. 

The intense running and transition training starts tomorrow with a 5am run. I've been neglecting the runs a bit so i can improve on my swimming and cycling. It's been going well, swimming is still my nemesis, but overall i'm doing much better. I've really got to make the best of the next 2 months because there's nothing worse than feeling like you could've trained more during a race...worst feeling ever. 

2 more weeks left in my FP rotation and I'm still LOVING it. We get a couple new students tomorrow at the office so that should be interesting to see...will they be tools? Statistics say yes...but hopefully they aren't too bad and the type of people who correct the doctor. 

Pics from the weekend! 

Dogs and babies!

This is my bff Rohan who I was babysitting on Sunday. We napped together...although the butt up position isn't as comfortable for me. Love that little guy. 

My abbers and me being a nerd taking pictures on our walk

Abbey and her new friend Jack Bauer (that's his real name) who we were watching for the weekend while Ricky was out of town

They love to pose

Ali's awesome veggie pizza that she made for her own birthday party

So the past week or so has been exciting. I started with a new doc last monday and i absolutely LOVE him! It's still FP which wasn't my cup of tea...but i have to say i've considered it since i've been with this new doc. Craziest/coolest thing i've done so far: removed a set of hemorrhoids without getting blood on my white coat! I did however manage to squirt enough blood to make the premed student shadowing us almost pass out, that was pretty awesome too, and hilarious.  But this doc is truly amazing. He just got back from Mt. kilimanjaro 2 weeks ago. He trekked up with a group of visually impaired people, and for the first time ever with a group that large, made it to the top all together! They set 3 world records and absolutely changed lives on that trip. 50% of unimpaired people fail when they attempt that trek! He does big things...he's pretty much my hero haha. On top of that, he's a phenomenal photographer! In between patients he teaches me a new cool trick on photoshop or how to do cool things with lighting. Have I mentioned that I like him? ok i'll stop. 

In other news...training is going well. I established heart rates with Strada this past weekend. LTHR is 168...ok i guess. It was my first time trial and i know I can get that HR down in no time. I need to start kicking the running up a notch...it's been taking the back seat to swimming and cycling. It's also been 200 degrees outside for 22 out of 24 hours in the day, so that sucks. I'm working on it though, no worries. 

My dad is coming in to town tomorrow! I'm excited to show him AZ! I'm even more excited to ride with him and the team. He's so excited that he calls me everyday to make sure he's not forgetting anything. Plans are to hike in Sedona, do a lot of riding, and just do what we do...which is usually workout lol. At least i won't get behind. I'll hve pics up of our adventures very soon! 

All in all life is good...pretending not to be breakable...