Isobel, MD
@bellewerx
Anesthesiologist. Blood Sommelier. Propofol Barista. Guardian of the blood-brain Barrier Curtain. Artist. Writer. Avid reader. Traveler. History geek. Hi.
My neighbors are loudly fighting. I think someone was cheating. This is me right now:
"Dornröschen" (Sleeping Beauty). Created by German sculptor Louis Sussmann-Hellborn, circa 1878. Housed at the Alte Nationalgalerie in Berlin, Germany.
My paternal grandfather played chess with Bobby Fischer. He didn't win, but it was a close game. My maternal grandfather served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, repairing and upgrading aircraft carriers.
If you were fortunate enough to know your grandfather, what is one thing you remember most about him?
These should not taste as good as they do. It's criminal. If you need me, I'll be.. busy.
There's a farmhouse for sale in Southern France with a view of a Thirteenth century chateau in the distance. It has a pool, gardens, and terraces. Five acres of land. Someone talk me off this ledge.
I stuff 2-3 in my mouth before my willpower can kick in, then give everyone innocent chipmunk looks.
How do you like to enjoy your Macarons?
Today: Patient: "I don't have a gag reflex." Me, placid expression of a professional who has heard it all: "All right. Thank you for sharing that. Do you have any other questions for me?"
Making steak tacos tonight. Homemade salsa and pickled and grilled vegetables. I have an apron that reads: "Doctor by day, hot chef by night." Erna gave it to me. 🤭
I'm visiting next year, no matter what!
Mont Saint-Michel, France 🇫🇷
The hotel buffet has “breakfast wine”. Just when I was wondering what depraved person drinks sparkling wine at breakfast my wife came back with a glass…
I need a Café travel buddy. 😳
15 cafes that look too beautiful to be real 🧵 1. New York Café, Budapest
My sister is in town. She dropped off some snacks for me earlier today. Reactions of us together were in line with specialties. EM: "I think I'm having a stroke." Anesthesia: "Gas leak?" Ortho: "Is it my birthday today?" Rads: "Oh, wow, hi, nice to meet you.. hi, hi."
I love body jewelry. I'd wear this everywhere except work.
Body jewelry
Today: Patient, gesturing at nurses, who are grinning: "I feel like I'm locked up." Me: "What are you in for?" Patient: "GERD. What about you, doc?" Me: "I'm guilty of really enjoying coffee." Patient: "Ah, a lifer like me."
Words of wisdom: 1. Learn to make a drape fort. This is especially important when Ortho is involved. 😑 2. The drape is not sound proof. 3. The drape is mine.
Today: Me, on the phone: "He took his medication this morning, yes, but he also had an entire continental breakfast, bacon, eggs, and.. in his words, 'a giant glass of water.' I think we can say 'medication with a sip of water' did not go as planned."