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Harsh Words

  STRIP...... Forewarned. This blog titled provocative doesn't endorse nor intends provoking. In medical college, during my internship, Monday morning used to be Grand Rounds. The Unit Head,all Post graduates,nursing staff,interns, ward boys....would be present and bed to bed each patient examined,investigations seen,treatment discussed and over  each bed,Unit Head would question the Post graduates....case discussed,some investigations added,some treatments modified. Same time,the nursing and house keeping staff were monitored for cleanliness and hygiene of patients and wards.The minutest of details discussed. This routine is followed in almost all Medical institutions. But....... If an error is committed by either student or staff..... Some times the erred person irrespective of Post was reprimanded in front of every one. This situation is embarrassing. In a Corporate setup,a young Intern on her first day was assigned a certain task. She sincerely put in lot of ef...

My Priviliged Life

  MY LIFE--- MY PRIVILEGE. Yesterday, I was about to administer Regional Anaesthesia to a pregnant woman posted for C- Section. She suddenly developed Anxiety Panic attack.Hysterical howling on the Operation table. Reason- She had 2 female children. What if this too is female baby? Her husband tried a lot to calm her and assuring that it's okay if it's a female baby.Nobody will force her for further pregnancy. I was in 12th std. I gave All India enterance exam and secured medical seat for which I had to leave my home and stay in hostel for 5 and half years. My neighbors warned my parents " Don't send your young daughter away from home and hostel life for many years." But my father wanted his daughter to pursue best education in best college in India and make a career. When I decided to start my private Anaesthesia practice, many told my husband " She will have to attend late night Emmergency cases ". My husband taught me driving my own car and s...

I want.... I wish

  Are you that? My mind wishes for many things..... As a child,I wished that my parents give me whatever I asked for....chocolate, chips,dolls,frock,...... But was I ready to be that child who listened to everything parent said? As a student, I wanted my teacher to chill....no homework, no difficult questions, no scolding, no lecturing..... But was I ready to be that sincere,dedicated, hardworking student for my teacher? As a teen ,I wanted freedom to do anything I want. But was I ready to take responsibilities for my family and accountability for my actions? As a worker,I wanted great salary,restricted responsibilities, fixed work hours,regular holidays..... But was I ready to work loyally and earnestly? As I entered Family Life, I expected respect and trust from my partner and family. But was I ready to return same equally? We pray to God for so many things in life.... But are we ready to be the human being God wants us to be? As an individual, we all expect many thi...

Am I Good Enough

  Am I " Good Enough"? Yesterday, I watched Kangana Ranaut starring movie based on Tamil Nadu Ex CM ,AIADMK Chief,Jayalalitha. What impressed me more? Madam Jayalalitha, her persona,Grit,Determination, Her Life....Raised by a single mother who worked small parts in cinema to give her daughter expensive Convent Education and then bring that girl at a very young age into film industry and make her act with very senior Superstars in Romantic movies( a naive 18/19 yr made to romance Superstars Shivaji Ganesan and the legend MGR who were very much her father's age)..... then following footsteps of her Mentor MGR ,entering politics to help her Mentor....being humiliated at every point of time......finally becoming a cult" Thalaivi". Same is the career graph of Actress Kangana Ranaut. Being humiliated for  her accent and grassroot Background.....yet this fierce talented girl fought all and against everyone questioning and doubting her.....Today,a well known actress...

Power of Inner Strength

  Inner Strength Dr Tripti Milind Galgali Anaesthesiologist, Hubli. A 75yr lady was referred for pain and Palliative care to me. A sudden weakness episode got her investigated. She was diagnosed terminal stage of Cancer due to metastasis every where. " You have few months to live". Hearing this,a physically active lady yesterday, suddenly got bedridden. An energetic lady yesterday needed help for basic needs. When she saw me" Doctor, can you make me just like I was yesterday in few months?" I asked" Why ? Where do you want to go?" She: " I want to attend my grandson 's Convocation. " I promised her pain relief only if she got up from bed. The inner strength to make it to her grandson's Convocation got the lady not only up sitting but in 2- 3 months,she made Kheer herself in the kitchen and brought for me. The lady survived for 1 yr. Yes,she did see her Grandson 's Convocation ceremony on screen. Inner Strength. It moti...

Shutting the outside Noise

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 Shutting self from outside noise.  This picture of Lakshya Sen after winning the Aus Open defeating his Japanese Opponent in Straight Sets. Struggling with severe Back spasm and a drought of winning.... When the world spoke brutally about his form and fitness.... Every practice and each match painful coz of his Back problem.  An early exit in his previous match...... Lakshya Sen ,proud of your win. You deserve it. You taught Every Youngster out there..... When things are not working out for u.... When you yourself start doubting your calibre and credibility...... Shut the noise....... Believe in yourself and work hard on ur strengths..... Patience  Perseverance..... Baazi ek din zaroor paltegi...... Taaliya zaroor bajengi..... The fingers pointing at u yesterday..... Will clap tomorrow.  If you fall.... Get up..... Brush off the dust.... And start running...

Dual Duel

  The Dual Duel of Mind and Heart. I have since childhood a firm mind ,focused and determined.Following the passion of my heart. And both my heart and my mind never conflicted with each other.....always one and same goal. Till my 1st pregnancy....I continued working upto end. Once my baby entered the world and the happiest and most wonderful phase of my life ,The Motherhood, began...... And... The Dual ... Duel.. Heart and Mind.... Conflict began. Maternity leave got over. I had to rejoin my workplace. The morning "Separation" ,my baby crying and refusing to leave especially while teething or unwell,made me a " Selfish/ Self centered" person in eyes of every one around ...but mostly me myself. My heart was asking me to leave Anaesthesia. My Mind advised me to control my emotions and focus on my goals for which I had worked very hard. Only few times,my Heart won the Dual Duel when my baby was very sick and needed my Attention as a Doctor. Then the real...