Dr. Gelo

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accept it.

you are not significant to all the people you consider special.

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Tawi-Tawi, Philippines

The southernmost Province of the Country, showcasing it's natural resources, traditions and warm hospitality.

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babae na sana, nakunan pa

1/20/24

it was almost the end of my 24-hr shift, a woman came in with complaint of hypogastric pain dahil "nakunan" daw. She also presented with elevated BP and was managed accordingly. At nang nagtanong na ako regarding her condition, it was actually a preterm delivery, so she spontaneously delivered to a stillborn female with multiple anomalies. She kept crying because of pain at yun pala, di pa lumabas ang placenta. So ayun, dahil masikip ang sipit niya and the baby was only about less than 400 grams, nahirapan akong kunin ang natitirang conception products sa loob. Challenging talaga kasi the placenta should be out para hindi lumala ang bleeding niya and be relieved pero the procedure itself is so painful kaya I had to reassure her. Eventually, the placenta went out of her so ayun, she's relieved but still in regret due to their loss kasi they wanted a baby girl (they have 2 boys already). As a physician, nagawa ko na responsibilidad ko but I had to extend beyond my limits and offer encouraging and uplifting message to the patient and her husband kahit papaano. Kahit na umabot ang baby na mailuwal siya, siguro it was God's way of keeping the baby and the family from further suffering since she could be born with many abnormalities. But the pain was valid, as always. But God knows better.

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Will try to post here stories about my personal experience/s as a front-liner working in a primary public hospital - mostly moments of appreciation about how humbling and difficult this God-given profession is

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how y'all?

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It's aching to verbally say to this person that it's better to end our communication or this something we're having for our peace of mind; we both agreed.

never knew it would be this hard letting go of a person who made me feel so appreciated, even the littlest of things I do.

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Sa lahat ng nasasaktan, might be mentally, physically or emotionally, nawa'y maghilom na ang ating mga sugat.

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Pasupport naman :D

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Genuine and sad. I was told I have the qualities of this person's ideal partner but we can't pursue being together because of factors we consider. It was a mutual understanding of our individual struggles. We exchanged our admirations but we needed to say our goodbyes.

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nawa’y ako na ang susunod na piliin ng tadhana

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Nakakastress naman puro trabaho, baka may willing maging insperasyon ko jan? :D

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Unwasted Effort

04/11/2023

10:46 am, a patient of mine declared clinically dead.

An hour to minutes before that, she arrested thrice and the significant others were aggressive, willing and consented us to perform resuscitation as long as we can. Then suddenly her husband arrived, sobbing. Few moments after, she arrested again and he was asked if should we still continue giving her CPR. He said “ayaw na lang” and proceeded to her wife saying, “ma, pahuway na lang ka ma.” And I think it did not make him less of a husband. It was a hard decision to choose from - to continue or end her suffering. He was selfless at that moment. He may not be ready but he was brave to face his loss. 

I will never forget this day. Amidst their grief, the family was so grateful for my service. It will remind me that as long as you do your utmost best, you will always be appreciated. Sustenance for strength, is what I pray for. 

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2-28-2023

First successful intubation as a solo ER dokie :)

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02-05-2023

5:17 AM

First mortality as a licensed doctor while on duty. :(

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at the point of longing for someone to explore the world with

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You fail, you lose.

But you gain something,

if you allow lessons to sip in.

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Got scammed with 51,000 pesos! I am so anxious right now!!!!! This is all my fault for not thinking about my actions. Anywaaaaaay, babawi ako! Para sa Pasko. huhu