Posts by silverpuma212

I was thinking about this today while watching some old footage of athletes who just disappeared from the spotlight. We are so incredibly obsessed with the idea of the "grand comeback" or reaching that one specific, massive milestone that defines a career.

It feels like we’ve collectively decided that if you don't hit a certain peak, the whole journey was a wash. I see it in hobbyists, I see it in local musicians, and I see it in professional sports. There's this constant pressure to achieve something legendary, even if you're already doing well.

Personally, I’ve started to feel like the pursuit of that "one big thing" actually ruins the enjoyment of the craft itself. I used to be so focused on hitting specific milestones in my own hobbies that I forgot why I even started them in the first place. Now, I try to just focus on the daily grind, but the urge to reach for something huge is still there, lurking in the background.

Do you think the drive to achieve something monumental is a necessary motivator, or is it just a recipe for burnout?

Jamie Davis17 said:I have a question—actually, let's call it two questions. 😁
I have a minor surgical procedure coming up soon, and it’ll be under general anesthesia.
The hospital staff told me I should sit down with the anesthesiologist to make sure everything is cleared for the anesthesia, specifically because I have Multiple Sclerosis. What kind of info does an anesthesiologist actually need regarding MS, and how do those two things even relate to one another?
My second question—which I'll probably also post in the thyroid thread, but if anyone here happens to know: I need to get my thyroid checked before surgery, because there's a possibility that the anesthesia might not work properly if my thyroid levels aren't right. What actually happens if I'm under anesthesia and my thyroid hormones are off? Or does it matter if I've taken my Synthroid?
Has anyone else here dealt with something similar?

Thanks!

So, here's my experience—I had surgery under general anesthesia back when I was dealing with hypothyroidism. My TSH was sitting around 4.50 at the time, but they gave me the green light for the procedure anyway. On the morning of the surgery, I just took my dose of Synthroid with a little bit of water, and that was that. The only thing was, after the surgery, I couldn't seem to wake up for about four hours, so they kept me under observation for a bit. Now, whether that was due to my thyroid issues or something else entirely... honestly, I haven't a clue.