A day in the life of a Neurosurgeon...

Kimberly Walpert, a Neurosurgeon at Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens, takes us through her day from start to finish. Think you can keep up?

[@poetlaureate7334]

This is an example of a HPP (High Performance Person). Shes a brain surgeon and her high executive functioning means she can plan and execute a lot during the day. Good for her for having the skill to live life as such a functioning person and a have a life well lived with purpose that requires a developed skillset not everyone has the discipline or ability to obtain. She would be a fantastic role model as a mother to any kid.

[@centurione6489]

Except that, apparently, she is a loner.

[@qwerty1994ize]

@@centurione6489what’s your point?

[@louisewalker9074]

Except that, her lifestyle means she’s so self-focussed it doesn’t look like she’s got time to be a mother.

[@plutobaby9996]

@@louisewalker9074 how did you come to that conclusion off a 5 minute video ? lol

[@mediokritet]

Being a good mother requires a bit different skillset. Mostly beijg present and warm with the child, not necessarily super ambitious and grinding.

[@NaturalAmi]

You worked hard for your profession and I love that you found a good balance of self care and work balance. Medical profession is no joke and I respect what you do and the fact that you wake up extra early to get your needs met first before caring for the world.

[@DaniHMcV]

My neurosurgeon was like this. He was considered one of the best neurosurgeons in the country, ran daily, trained for marathons, studied judo, he even wore ankle weights as he walked around the hospital and to each appointment. Then one day, he killed his wife, put her in a suitcase, threw her over a bridge and told police that she left their home on her own, wearing pyjamas. Being a perfectionist in so many aspects can sound so inspiring to those of us who just don’t function like that, but the truth is, some people judge their success based on how well they perform and juggle everything and then crash badly when one aspect of their life goes downhill. He was abusive to his wife, who was also a doctor and she was just about to leave him. He couldn’t imagine that kind of “failure” so he killed her. He’s serving his sentence right now and will likely be paroled at the end of his mandatory prison sentence. What a waste. He gave hope to so many of his patients but made his home a living nightmare for his wife and children. Beware of high performing individuals like him. They thrive when everything is smooth sailing but they aren’t prepared for things to go off the rails.

[@vivek27789]

Dr Mohammed Shamji?

[@DaniHMcV]

@@vivek27789 Yes.

[@jillianmaloney3798]

Wow, that took a quick, dark turn. Glad ur okay.

[@yarelliferrari]

That had a twist😂

[@TylerShaw-pn1ob]

And we care why ?

[@Punksimmons]

This woman is my idol! It takes a very special person to do this job. I started down this path and could not handle the pressure. I have so much respect for those who can!

[@Daniel-fu4vy]

BIG RESPECT 2 PLATES FOR REPS BEFORE SURGERY!!!

[@justamustachewithoutaguy9370]

Pretty sure that’s quite a bit less than 225. The inner plate is 15kg, and the other plate is the even less. Still super impressive though

[@philaman1972]

Ultra-disciplined! Kudos, doc!

[@RonFraser-fl5yc]

Thank goodness for people like this person. I’d be worried if she came home and had a couple bottles of wine and snorted a line of coke.

[@spicyavotoast]

Are you saying that your nightly routine wouldn’t be suitable for a neurosurgeon? 😮

[@elianasd9866]

I would need a nap before going to work! I have had brain surgery -nothing but respect and admiration for anyone and everyone in the science/medical fields and all those who support their work behind the scenes (yes, even janitors!)

[@virginiamoss7045]

Amazing! I literally felt tired sitting with my laptop by the time she got to work. Had to jump, though, when the loose sleeve of her sweater brushed the gas stove burner. So glad we in Athens, GA have her.

[@8lovelynites]

What a wonderful life you have! Thanks for being there for your patients.

[@darrenandcarolynoneill2399]

Big respect and thank you for the amazing job that you and your colleagues do. Without you people do not stand a chance to live another day. I worked in the State Coroners Morgue for 19 years and was a senior postmortem technician and was always amazed with the brain .

[@johnmcdonald5998]

What a wonderful lady! Self-actualized. Thanks so kindly for taking time out of your busy schedule to share your daily life. Wishing you continued joy and success in your chosen path - I am certain your patients benefit immensely with your approach to care. Canada sends a salute!

[@mikemurray1047]

WAIT A MINUTE! I saw her wake-up, her gym, her dog..etc. But I never saw her in surgery!

[@Inspirationdiaries]

She does have another video.... "surgery walkthrough" Search for that one ❤

[@chairlesnicol672]

MIKE MURRAY Are u trying to say Click bait! Lol

[@robertohidalgo782]

Not al Surgeons are every day in the OR some days they do Outpatient Consultas of previous surgeries

[@amalnabud7678]

Thank you for sharing your daily routine as a Hardworker and lifesaver. You did great job 🫶🙏

[@hermesnoelthefourthway]

One of my favorite writers was a neurosurgeon (maurice Nicoll) who gave it all up to write very elaborate commentaries on the teaching of one George Gurdjieff. This lady here makes her very busy day seem like a no-brainer. Respect

[@MarcelleHechenberger-jg7pl]

I'm tired watching. Now i feel really lazy. What a champion

[@johnjanota7724]

amazing woman. strong as anything in the gym. she is successful with everything because her mindset says so. great job!

[@mollieanne]

Wow, this is what a type A personality looks like and one who has zero anxiety and depression. You won the lottery of life!

[@ivelinaminkova2646]

How do you know she has zero anxiety etc?

[@mollieanne]

A person could not do what she does with a lot of anxiety. I am not knocking her, just saying she is lucky in life@@ivelinaminkova2646my sister is the same as her. I in the other hand have been dealt a different hand. People who suffer with mental health issues cannot do what she does.

[@valguz3]

Miracle worker. Dedicated and focused.

[@KHam663]

Love this! Very inspiring to see the day of one of society’s superheroes. I’m curious how many hours of sleep you get. So many super high achievers (for lack of better term) also don’t seem to need as much sleep as most.

[@laurahosler1771]

So proud of you- great example!

[@user-yk9sk7pg6v]

I'd be curious for a video on her upbringing/family life/etc - thanks

[@ReneeParsons-vu1hi]

Thank you very much.

[@barbaravyse660]

I was in the neuro ICU for two weeks for a ruptured brain aneurysm and the doctors did their rounds at the crack of dawn, which meant every morning at 5 am I had an ultrasound followed by a CT scan.

[@aliakrabi8321]

Welcome to Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania to see how busy neurosurgery cases are.

[@sundancer7381]

Not to sure I can get me to exercise at 5:30? am......but I admire your persistence.

[@darkestpriestess]

Love this video ❤️

[@Michelle-wk4ek]

Made me tired after the morning dog walk !! Don’t know how people get that much energy at that time getting up and never stop till back to bed ! Live to work 😮

[@edwardpinnix249]

People like this are inspiring!

[@147harsha.g.r8]

If i woke up at 4: 30 am , i would be exhausted for the rest of the day...

[@jssilverton]

Sounds like she has no family commitments, no husband, no children, just 3 dogs. The dogs seem to get 2 walks a day, but not much else. Maybe she purposely omitted other personal commitments, but it does simplify her routine.

[@jackmeyhoffer5107]

Sounds like neurosurgeons spend most of their time working out, walking their dogs, and preparing meals.

[@nellie2816]

What you think a professional neurosurgeon is going to be irresponsible and party all night??😭😂 get into trouble?

[@KHam663]

Sounds like the kind of healthy lifestyle that makes for someone being in good physical and mental health for doing a highly demanding job.

[@carinahernandes9044]

Sad

[@KT-tj9dg]

I guess we don't appreciate what she does until the unfortunate day we are referred to her.

[@IO-zz2xy]

Because they charge so much $$$

[@JC-du6sn]

Also, look up the autobiography Within Heaven's Gates by Rebecca Springer.😇

[@kallietaylor4481]

She's literally living my dream

[@stevenwistort9903]

Very interesting.

[@Sisterlisk]

I work in retail and am trying to gain weight (lost too much, purely from being on my feet 4-5 days a week). I think I'm going to steal your protein shake at work for lunch/snack idea. Except I'm whey-intolerant, so I'll have to splurge on beef protein :/ I already do vega protein shake in the morning, gotta get more meat protein.

[@ms.carlson3904]

Yeah, I gotta get back into those whey protein shakes. Surprised she cooks so much for herself which is great. Up so early. I go to bed at 4AM and get up sometimes at 12PM.

[@jenhasken]

I can’t imagine getting up so early. I love my sleep and my dreams are the best in the morning. My brain and body wake up slowly. Exercise around 5-6 works best for me. But to each their own!

[@user-yd1du5ny2i]

I'm so grateful for my Neurosurgeon!! #hydrocephalus

[@lisalamb7128]

I would of like to see her wind down evening routine. What time does she go to bed?

[@julieb8668]

Hmm what happens if u interrupt her routine?

[@rdgjd]

The video quite clearly was just a preview. I know this because near the end it said “full video coming soon.” so It doesn’t represent her full day

[@emmang2010]

there is such things as trying to do too much in a day

[@ydbetan]

😅

[@qwerty1994ize]

What do you do?

[@jaysmith6013]

What time do you get to bed if you consistently wake up at 4:30am?

[@kimbok5971]

I consistently wake up anywhere between 330 and 4am every day. I turn my bedside light out around 10pm.

[@jaysmith6013]

@@kimbok5971 I couldn’t survive on less than 6 hours sleep per night, my optimal is 7-8

[@kellywright4749]

I’d rather invest in a home gym and sleep in longer.

[@sylviarosario6503]

@kellywright You and me both. I need 7-8 hours for sleep. Plus walking your dog/s is also a great way to exercise.

[@KoalaBeer.]

@@kimbok5971are you the neurosurgeon?

[@angela150a]

pretty cool

[@trainer_nikki]

I love to see a tattooed, pierced, strong woman in this role. Great video :)

[@JediPhantom]

That's a long day!

[@leehyunzar1]

You so very cool!!!!!

[@agathahofmann6977]

you should have been asleep already at 20:30 😂

[@maryelinroca2759]

Well she doesn’t have any responsibilities as taking care of kids or anything so she can have time to just do whatever she wants for herself!!!

[@a.s.a6614]

Could never be me

[@dinosorbutt]

how are you a neurosurgeon and dont think to buy a home gym? you defiantly can afford it!

[@doddsalfa]

This is her home gym

[@dinosorbutt]

@@doddsalfa she drives to her home gym

[@user-s4k9s399]

preference obviously lol

[@drbonesshow1]

Hopefully, she (the doctor) doesn't wake up during or after the operation.

[@susan.9246]

Get a gym in your house

[@nova9672]

Neurosurgery is a Very noble and respectful career but it is a very sad life.

[@KoalaBeer.]

Why

[@EmilyGreys]

How? She went to school and loves what she does clearly. Only thing that’s sad is people saying this is sad.

[@kalaiselvisadasivam5914]

Do you have a maid to clean the hiuse

[@Piindtube]

why the hell is a neurosurgeon carrying stethoscope

[@mikell.6064]

Contraindications to surgery include heart conditions which can be screened with a physical exam (hence the stethoscope)

[@lolirock987]

I have never seen a neurosurgeon wear a stethoscope either

[@Piindtube]

@@mikell.6064you obviously don't work in the healthcare field

[@Sisterlisk]

why so incredulous

[@kimbok5971]

Why the hell wouldn't she carry a stethoscope?? You aren't the brightest bulb in the box, are ya?

[@innafox5853]

I admire people like her but I wonder how much of what she did would be possible without coffee. It's sad that the American way of life leaves people no option but to rely on coffee and drink it as soon as you wake up, don't you need steady hands as a surgeon?

[@stephenrieke7710]

I call BS on the stethoscope. I have never seen a neurosurgeon touch one and I work in surgery 😂

[@fragslap5229]

Seems like an awfully LONELY life.

[@spacelasertech8359]

She has two dogs and works with other people in a patient-facing capacity. Doesn't seem lonely to me.

[@all4honor]

Weird...a neurosurgeon gng to work 😊😊at about 8-9😮

[@charlesguay5701]

Worked in healthcare for years and I've never seen that

[@joannabusinessaccount7293]

This seems so incredibly sad to me.

[@h.b16]

Why? She clearly loves what she does.

[@kristinavassileva5198]

So sad

[@LaiPt]

I think she is simply indicating the absurdity of life. Almost all routines are seemingly sad in a certain perspective.

[@KoalaBeer.]

You need a consult lol

[@mikehawk120]

It is called a career, try it sometime Doomer. Lol

[@michaelallison1255]

my afternoon snak is a 6 pack of Bud/lol

[@fionaokeefe1906]

The lady hates her job! She looking at that retirement date always!

[@badshodi]

Good old leze haircut 🤣

[@partsgeriausias]

A neurokaren

[@oderblock]

interesting. if she is single there might be some men women who do not like these three dogs being around all the time.