General Surgery Makes a Friend

Let them be, anesthesia

[@T3WI]

The fact that general surgery learns the microscope's name but not anesthesia's is the death of me

[@charesepelham7682]

Trust me. Anesthesia people don’t have names. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a CRNA, an AA, or an MD anesthesiologist. It doesn’t matter that the nurses know your actual name very well. Every single time I walk in to see a patient and the nurse is there, the nurse will say, “Anesthesia will talk to you now.” Soooo I have decided that from now on, every time any nurse (or surgeon!) calls me “Anesthesia,” I will walk in and say, “Hi, my name is Dr. Anesthesia. I see that you have already talked to Nursing. Has Surgery seen you yet?” 😜🤣

[@blank_line]

He doesn't even learn the pathology's name 🤣 He only cares about inanimate objects

[@Cameron-hz9wc]

No no he’s got a point

[@concernedcitizen5982]

To be fair the microscope probably stayed there through the entire case.

[@horstmaier4734]

Yeah that one killed me, lmao.

[@liamhurlburt9794]

the fact that anesthesia knows that Tabitha is the microscope.... means that anesthesia must also be spending some time in the path lab 🙂

[@jayATUK]

😂 That was my first thought as well

[@theoneanton]

Probably ND, so probably just 'knew'

[@lexslate2476]

I mean, if your job required that you hang around with General Surgery, you'd want to spend time in the quiet place with the marshmallows too.

[@North_West1]

Rumor has it Tabitha started the pink eye going around.

[@simonbas6]

Where do you think they go on break? Pathology has the best coffee and/or hot chocolate with marshmallows

[@bobthebug52]

I can't believe you got it to make Tabitha look like she was looking right into his soul 😂

[@yaboisaamik285]

She knows you unplugged her without turning her light off

[@apisme9090]

​@@yaboisaamik28530 years since I worked in a lab, and this still made me laugh so hard.

[@1johnnygunn]

Medicine at its base is science, inspired Medicine is art, but stuff like that is magical.

[@romainsavioz5466]

unbelievable

[@Treegona]

She has the same look as when KallmeKris plays young children.

[@debbyarief]

As pathology resident I can confirm we do ask the surgery resident to sit down for a snack when they came and ask for the result 🤣

[@Avarren]

Lies. I was never offered snacks. 🥺

[@Laecy]

My lab’s right under the pediatric wing. I keep a box of nice chocolates for the nurses who have to walk the pedi blood culture bottles down. Pediatrics is a emotionally high stakes discipline. They’re either having a great time or the worst day imaginable. So, chocolate and a couple minutes in a dark, quiet room.

[@comradesoupbeans4437]

@@Laecy not all heros wear capes

[@ramyaravinuthala8236]

True .... they always give me tea ... and I gladly take it 🥰🥰🥰

[@mbeally]

Never met a pathologist who wasn’t bursting with excitement to welcome me in and tell me their findings 😂❤

[@ChenChen-yp5zq]

As anaesthesia, I feel cheated on by surgery. There needs to be a couples counselling session lined up for this outrageousness!

[@starshinedragonsong3045]

Please, yes!!!!

[@BlazeMisty]

Of course! They really need to talk out the problem with the cheating, pathology should also be there too!

[@apisme9090]

​@@BlazeMistyOr Tabitha

[@wordzmyth]

​@@apisme9090yes Tabitha 😂

[@shakthianand6863]

thankfully, there is a therapy session for the two of them!

[@Er1kDaR3d]

Even surgery bows to the kindness of pathology

[@Gravalpea]

Hmm...now, what about Pathology vs Pediatrics vs Palliative Care in a kindness battle? >:3

[@dorkydoctorsongs]

But can he sweeten the neurosurgeon...stay tuned for the next installment

[@Pope_of_the_Church_of_Tea]

@@Gravalpea Peds palliative and geriatrics palliative folks are angels in human form, I swear to god. My classmate who's planning on the former is probably the biggest ray of sunshine you'll find - right up until individuals or institutions are being ableist or bigoted in other ways, at which point she goes full "momma bear".

[@alledzebu1975]

I dont know man, all the pathologist i stumbled upon during my intern days were all assholes.

[@DaniG-ex3vf]

what really gets me is that surgery has made more progress in a few minutes with pathology than in all those therapy sessions...

[@ItsAsparageese]

Oh man, THIS. Have we seen Pathology go to therapy yet? It'd be a great opportunity for a twist where they end up soothing the therapist XD

[@aeri_taylors-version]

@@ItsAsparageesethere’s an episode of pathology up 😂

[@ItsAsparageese]

@@aeri_taylors-version Aha, so there is! I've watched everything on this channel but I must have temporarily forgotten that one until you caused me to search it up again just now -- even though I quote "{gasp!} Tabitha is an OMAX LED COMPOUND microscope. Show some respect!" regularly XD Thanks for the reminder!

[@johnyarbrough502]

Really sweet the way Pathology is reading to Tabitha. Myocytolysis is her favorite part of Robbins and Cotran.

[@mr.waterbucket]

For those who may be confused as to why surgery is so pressed about his patients not farting, it's because they need to check for postoperative ileus, which is when the intestinal walls basically stop working. Postoperative ileus is usually associated with abdominal surgery but can occur after other kinds of surgeries as well. It generally fixes itself after 2-3 days, but more severe forms can last longer. Making sure the patient farts or poops are ways to check if the patient is okay. Edit: Added more information and fixed some grammar. Edit 2: Today I learned that editing a comment removes a creator's heart on that comment... which now that I think about it is probably a good thing.

[@mr.waterbucket]

@@zUJ7EjVD Blame our bodies' need to dispose of waste

[@mark-ish]

​@@zUJ7EjVD skip food.

[@Joel-wx7zk]

@@zUJ7EjVD Tough luck kid, is the only way we know whether your instetine are good & functioning or are about to become necrotic forcing us to have to remove it and possibly leaving you with a poop bag coming out your abdomen temp or permanently. Thank the heavens when you do finally poop after surgery.

[@Emilio1985]

Also, farts are funny and doctors deserve a laugh.

[@thewhitewolf58]

So hes annoyed because he has to shove a medical stick up someones ass for science?

[@angieb.9512]

The photo of Jonathan peeking out from behind the doctor cracks me up.

[@dorkydoctorsongs]

Going back to watch it again just for this

[@mgn3618]

Jonathan is everywhere 😂😂😂

[@ashleyconnor8891]

You’ve got a good eye!

[@justinredd9745]

Behind the *nurse

[@paulthephysicaltherapist7275]

I was wondering if anyone else caught this! I need to know why there is a picture of Jonathan in the OR!

[@sarahkat650]

I love that the cocoa is just a cup full of marshmallows. 😆

[@FormerlyFeral]

And that Tabitha has one. 😂

[@aeri_taylors-version]

@@FormerlyFeralofc tabitha has one. we can’t just leave her out 😭

[@tubax926]

It's actually a drink called swiss miss

[@jasveender]

Actually had a cup of hot chocolate in my office a couple of evenings ago - no marshmallows as I am trying to cut back on sugar. I am a tissue pathologist 😅 My microscope doesn't have a name, but I call her (and my car) darling.

[@evanstedman7405]

"Ya learn the microscope's name?!?!?!" That got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@labgirl6535]

@evanstedman7405 As a lab tech I can confirm we do have names for some of our equipment….however sometimes the names we call them when we’re stressed and/or they’re not working right can be a bit rough😬🤣🤣🤣

[@seasq]

As someone who has requested multiple times to be adopted by every pathologist I've met, I can 100% confirm this is true. They're just so darn comforting.

[@StonedtotheBones13]

I know this is like jokey jokes and kinda simplified, but I wonder why that is? Like I've met some Drs who have just terrible bedside manner, so wonder what's different in the education or what?

[@MrSixdrive]

​@@StonedtotheBones13I am a pathology resident, one year from attending. There are many reasons for this, minimal call, great hours, and most importantly, we don't directly deal with patients!

@@StonedtotheBones13They dont have to spend all thier compassion seeing patients

[@StephenRothDDS]

I'm dead. This made me actually laugh out loud. As a pathologist who does frozens (often) this is so accurate hahaha. Almost died with "Geraldine the ice queen". Bravo!

[@savannah4439]

It feels like just yesterday that Tabitha was two toilet paper rolls taped together…they grow up so fast 🥹🥹

[@crafting_joy]

Tabitha is just adorable. I feel like if Tabitha and Jonathan ever team up they could conquer the hospital.

[@erinnorwood6124]

Worth an episode

[@nosticker4u862]

Don’t give them any ideas!!!!

[@alicekoscianski]

The world!

[@Emily-hd9sm]

The acting in this was so top tier! The way you perfectly embodied a stressed, on-call surgeon who is just absolutely done and yet with complete conviction also nailed the indomitable optimism of pathology right alongside surgery. A+

[@PedroGuilhermeSchneider]

Nah, you’re wrong, Thabita stole the show, with those big black “Puss in Boots” eyes. She just needs a hat!

[@doggietreats67]

Pathology reading to tabitha like she's a little child.... Also notice Anesthesia knows Tabitha refers to the microscope without being told

[@waelfadlallah8939]

How did you know the very specifics of our pathology procedures? A round of applause to you sir 😊 zero crystal arrifacts 😅 ☺

[@BradyPostma]

The dedication put into treating the microscope like a character is truly impressive.

[@ItsAsparageese]

You say that like she's not one! Show some respect! (:P)

[@apisme9090]

The level of Tabitha's emoting! First, she looks so happily content snuggled up having a book read to her. Then, that multi- layered suspicious glare of disappointment at the surgeon. Finally, a "What the...? Oh, maybe join us," at the anesthesiologist.

[@Oswin2642]

This should have been titled "Pathology makes a friend". Because Pathology finally got someone to spend time with him 😊

[@mindymmk]

Actually a lot of other specialties enjoy spending time at the pathology department. But we pathologists don't like it when it takes too much time from our precious Tabithas. But we do like some new blood. Recruiting pathology residents is a top priority

[@4twstdmdl]

Congrats to Tabitha on the glow up, come a long way from cardboard!

[@marie-eve5165]

In is last live, he said that he found it at is mother in law.

[@carols-corner]

That last line was gold. Poor Anesthesia! I mean… Mark! 😂

[@the_newt_nest]

Pathology and Tabitha are my favorite, and also completely true to the pathologists and microscopes I've known.

[@kathrynlitchfield7140]

Awwwwwwwwww Pathology can charm even the fiercest of surgeons! ❤ They are the best, and Geraldine, she is amazing!!!!

[@yessi7961]

As a med student, I was asked to go find a pathologist to ask them a question once. Can confirm the accuracy of this content.

[@ryuquen]

As a pathologist on cyro call today maybe also tonight at my timezone, yelling at surgeon all the time for improper and unreasonable requests and because of my chronic psycological problems, working in an uninspring environment, this make me giggle and crying in the same time.

[@waelfadlallah8939]

Surgeons always request impropre and unreasonable demands from pathology, they deserve yelling and re-study

[@samanthat7553]

As a medical lab tech, I totalllllly appreciate the people that are patient- facing. I'm not in path, but I am in micro and everytime I have to make a call, I remind the nurse of pharmacy or whoever they are that they are awesome! I think we are the mental health support our colleagues need ❤

[@chevronlily]

I know you've had it for a while now but I'm still so excited that Tabitha is now a real microscope

[@julianescholtz1143]

Love the introduction of Geraldine! In my (metallurgy) lab, we had an arc melter that was loving named Zeus. ⚡️ (Arc melters essentially create bolts of lightning to melt metal)

[@martina6700]

Of course he knows about Tabitha, she's a lady that always holds conversation and will never complain. Anesthesia, on the other hand, is way too human for surgeon. Surgeon can (and will) blame Anesthesia, but couls never blame Tabitha. Thus, Tabitha is his match. Respectable enough to be worthy of the surgeon knowing her name.

[@juneledell6983]

Having been an O.R nurse for over 40 years- you totally nailed the surgeon's response for waiting for results from Path!!

[@_amritpannu_]

love that Tabitha also got a cup.

[@eilisnugent]

But where’s her blanket?

[@miragegrey4177]

Tabby's looking good! I guess Patho finally got all the sand out of her after their Hawaiian vacay.

[@dklein2008]

Anesthesia is mostly mad because he's going to get blamed for all the other surgeries being delayed

[@jenniferhanses]

I love how when you looked down at Tabitha it really did look like she had eyes. That was a great shot.

[@robertochavez805]

Yay! Psychiatrist will be happy about pathology finally making a human friend.

[@paxielle]

The pathologist in our college hates one of the surgeons. Hes like "what difficult job does he do? He's just hacking tissues while we have so much intricacies in our field"

[@waelfadlallah8939]

Great words from a great pathologist

[@angrydalek]

that last bit 😂 Also, my mom had to see an ophthalmologist today for a floater in her eye. From your depictions both professional and comedic, I wasn’t concerned. She said afterwards they were extremely friendly. Biggest respect to you eye bros. I’ve worn glasses since 1st grade.

[@jenniferwintz2514]

Oh lordy. I've been a subscriber and fan of Dr. G for some time. Somehow this episode drove home the beauty of his eyes and lashes. Each character so distinctive, but the gorgeous eyes...and terminology...reaching my soul.

[@sakurasuzuki9575]

Dr. G is handsome❤

[@ferretyluv]

I love the chest hair sticking out of his scrubs.

[@vickikelly3059]

I noticed his lashes. I have to pay good money to get extensions that look like that!

[@jarodmartin1413]

That ending joke was hilarious!!! Great job as all ways Doc. G!!!!

[@lilbatz]

Wow, we get to experience General Surgery's first time to act human. Makes me weepy. Gas Bro, you gotta go extra Care Bear to get him to learn your name. See all the hustle Slide Bro had to do? 😂

[@krib6776]

Us histotechnicians do love our equipment. Ours are named after SpongeBob characters!

[@waelfadlallah8939]

Which one you love the most, i love the microtome

[@krib6776]

@@waelfadlallah8939 I like our processor, Squidward. He goes down every so often, and it’s really funny to complain to the lab manager that “Squidward decided that he didn’t have enough Pen Fix and refused to process the tissue despite the container being full. Should we look into that?”

[@waelfadlallah8939]

@@krib6776 that's funny 😄 we actually when we encounter tissue processor malfunction, we roll up our sleeves and bring back the 30 year old carousel for temporary replacement!

[@waelfadlallah8939]

@@krib6776 they always function better than the new ones

[@PhoenixRoseYT]

That’s so cute I’m crying 😭😭

[@carmenincha2375]

wait this is so cute-my little future pathologist heart is so happy ❤️

[@trybeinggr8239]

This could be a whole series on how Pathology finds ways to connect/make friends with the other specialties. Neurology would be hilarious. 🤣

[@kbrock9146]

Oh man, I remember my first on call ER surgery. A testicular rupture. I'll always remember the inside, and the insides, of that scrotum. 😂 (It's been over 25 years, I got him put back together enough for a later visit to specialists that made sure everything was where it needed to be and functional, so we can laugh.) I would have loved a hot cup of cocoa and a break that day.

[@starryseiun9146]

Wait... how did that happen? 😳

[@kbrock9146]

@@starryseiun9146 I'm going to assume trauma. Not only was it a couple decades ago, anesthesia had already been administered by the time I finally got there and prepped, so it wasn't like I could ask the patient. It was my first (mainly) solo shift, so a lot is a blur, I just knew we needed to get what was outside sorted and back inside, and he needed specialist follow up afterwards. The surgery stuck not only because it was my first, but being my first surgery, when it had made it through the water cooler talk, everyone was joking that I personally had just found someone and literally "busted his balls" so I had someone to operate on. That's the kind of stuff I remember from 25 plus years ago, that and everyone calling me "ball buster" instead of my name. 🤣 But I honestly don't remember, and don't even remember asking, what caused it other then trauma. I was just on nerves and adrenaline at that point.

[@adaliaalvarez7269]

Even from a picture frame, Jonathan is still there, running quality control. 😍

[@MarkusSWalker]

The disappointment in Anesthesia's voice makes it for me.

[@avyarthanadey6447]

Not Tabitha giving Gen Surg the side eye 😂

[@KeithKaplanMD]

Spot on. From a pathologist. Great material as always. “Larger than the diameter of the chuck.”Brilliant.

[@shawntw1556]

The fact that anesthesia is offended that he knows the microscopes name but in knowing he knows the microscopes name he proves he also must know the microscopes name

[@billbill6050]

I am looking forward to seeing a refrigerator ice maker as Geraldine next time!

[@HarrisonGist]

I need someone in my life that gives me that many marshmallows

[@ItsAsparageese]

It's the only way to have cocoa properly, IMO. Also candied yams. 80% marshmallows or go home

[@thegoddessvaughn]

You are just TOO good at developing and bringing out the difference personalities of each character... Animate and Inanimate! I am extremely pround of Tabitha- She is getting the recognition & respect that she deserves as a highly Accomplished Professional Female Microscope in such a male dominated field. Tabitha, you are a Pioneer!

[@AdmiralStoicRum]

I love that building up to anesthesia's joke. That was the punchline Love it

[@aslansown]

I love that Pathology is reading to Tabitha!

[@SierraGolfNiner]

Omg. The delivery of that last line. You could practically hear the words being shout after the cut. Omg I died laughing.

[@babyclouddelia]

Pathologists seem to be lonely---imagine, their clinic day is when they are at the autopsy lab! I've been down their realm to discuss some biopsy findings as a Ped ID specialist. We were invited to take off our masks if we had our SARS-CoV-2 vaccines (that was a couple of years ago) and to sit down to observe the slides under the microscope and discuss the findings. Very courteous at all times, quite delightful.

[@Finvaara]

This is the hardest I've laughed in a WHILE! Great work!

[@deanlutrin2448]

Me too. This was really funny. I’m a colorectal surgeon. My kids were asking me what’s so funny…

[@danifair81]

This made my day. One of my favorite things to do is cut frozens. 💕 Well except for the time I cut my thumb because I forgot to lock the wheel and place the blade protector on. Never made that mistake again.

[@DrEsky914]

LOLOLOLOLOL!! I died when anesthesia checked his wrist for the time...and the marshmallows!! 😂😂😂

[@PotatoSofi]

Tabatha probably doing 50% of Therapy's job.

[@waltergabriel5501]

"None of my patients farted in a week" I felt that, man.

[@GabdeVue]

Thank you for the wholesome pathology content. I enjoyed this so much. The last sentence killed me though. But luckily i know where my body will end up : )

[@socpancake]

wholesome cozytimes with pathology and Tabitha 🥰 my new favourite saturday morning cartoon

[@ShinigamisBlade]

I was waiting for pathology to make the classic kinda dad joke of "we dont bite...well tabitha does, watch out for her!"

[@cordellwambach2709]

Ironically, anesthesia is the only doctor whose name we actually know. 😂

[@monkehp]

The lore here is amazing, sharp writing! Anesthesia is jealous surg knows the scope’s name, but anesthesia also knows Tabitha IS the scope!

[@lcolsen22]

My dad is a Molecular Technologist and he does have a very distinct little shuffle when he walks :)

[@godofthunder4242]

He had hot cocoa and marshmallows with Tabitha. Of course he learned her name!

[@Vulzie]

the way pathology smiles at anesthesia melted my heart. Can I have a cup of marshmallows too? 🥺

[@angliu711]

Your 7th edition of Robbins and Cotran 0:46 is a great age stamp. I have the exact same book too!

[@shannonyoung5132]

Literally cackled when I saw surgeon holding cup w/ mountain of colored ! mini-marshmallows!! Absolutely priceless!!

[@Snarl_Marx]

Pathology and palliative care are my favorites, they're just so sweet!

[@jordanj9116]

I muted a work meeting just to get 2min of positive entertainment when I saw a new clip posted 👍🏻 . Priorities of mental health 😊

[@VennaTanya]

Could you please take a poll to check how many of us who follow you (myself included) aren’t in the medical field of any sort? I LOVE your content and don’t understand any medical thing you say but it still cracks me up 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bobsponge1877]

I remember when they were doing a biopsy on my lymph nodes in my neck. They had to take 8 samples, when the plan was for 2. The pathologist was behind the curtain, so I asked the surgeon by the 8th sample, "Is this pathologist a part time dentist too, or are pathologists just as sadomasochistic?" The nurse had to look the other way to laugh. I could tell the surgeon was smiling too. But what really brought it home was the pathologist's voice going, "almost" :) Fun fact, they were looking for cancer or sarcoids, they found neither. That surgery was in February, and the nodes are still swollen to the size of plums and they still can't figure it out with CT scans, ultrasounds, or blood tests. I had to say no to the removal surgery, because I had already paid 1500 out of pocket to hear, "I don't know" At least it's not cancer and my thyroid is healthy.

[@falconerd343]

Well, if you hit the out of pocket max, just go for everything you can.

[@bobsponge1877]

@@falconerd343 you still get charge a percentage, and a percentage of 15k can still end up 4 to7k that you still owe.

[@PhoenixRoseYT]

Bubonic plague maybe. 😉

[@bobsponge1877]

@@PhoenixRoseYT lol

[@falconerd343]

@@bobsponge1877 yeah, you pay the percentage, until you hit the out of pocket max, then everything is free.

[@sheilasekela8303]

This is the funniest one yet! Laughed out loud all the way through. Married to a heart surgeon, btw, I don’t see them in these very often. What’s up with that? My husband says it’s because you’re afraid of them😂

[@sheilavillamil4195]

OMG! The ending!! Surgery looked so content down the the pathology lab, sitting there with some hot cocoa.

[@docniksnk]

I have sat in Pathology awaiting results from a frozen section already. They do offer you a light snack and beverage 😂

[@ClearlyPixelated]

Can confirm that Pathology names their machines! We have Kermit and Miss Piggy.

[@xx9aznfaith9xx]

Today was my last day of my GI pathology fellowship and this is a perfect gift, a glaucomflecken original featuring path!! also i would looove to meet geraldine. also can confirm, we always had a box of swiss miss's ready on hand.

[@MerrySpradling]

Robbins and Coltran being a remedial read is perfect for a afternoon nap story

[@charitykidd6157]

I for one am very proud of surgery successfully removing that chip off of his shoulder and loosening up. Always good to see pathology, as well. Oh and umm…Tabitha too

[@alliseuss1555]

Hands down, pathologists make the kindest, funniest, most caring professors. I remember during one parasitology lab, the pathologist just came and sat down with our lab group and started sharing stories about his childhood because he was bored. 😂

[@WelcomeApathy]

I think this is one of my favorites! I love that all three of them had cocoa and marshmallows! So cute! I laughed out loud at poor anesthesia's question. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dswp7155]

I’ve been stressed out about school. But this just made my night much better :)

[@janelynn2560]

I liked the microscope made of empty toilet paper rolls better than the real expensive one. I think it adds to pathology’s zany character!

[@ItsAsparageese]

I thought it was charming too, but it wasn't staying together well, if I recall right. I think in his recent Q&A live video for the 1 million sub special, he said it was falling apart and that he's not good at arts and crafts. :P The actress who plays Tabitha now was found in his mother-in-law's attic if memory serves, though, so it's not like they went out of their way to hire some fancy youngster, they got a seasoned older actress to come out of retirement, which I think is a classy move

[@janelynn2560]

@@ItsAsparageese yeah too bad it didn’t work out. Missed the Q&A. Thanks for the info!

[@lancecrane740]

I guess pathology is contagious...

[@evanstedman7405]

😎😎😎

[@bar111a.5]

I love all your videos, but this one is my favorite yet! I love Tabitha, and I'm so happy she got to have some cocoa with marshmallows too

[@bricknercj]

"I just need a little me time..." 😂😂😂 Made me snort!

[@anitawatson7882]

I worked in Pathology for over 30 yrs!! I love this! Btw..the margins are clear!😊

[@TheModestMama]

I'll never get tired of these lol

[@humairasadaf4742]

Haha so true. As pathology resident I can confirm that’s what happens.

[@Pupshah]

This is the most intensely satisfying character arc

[@er.saurabhs.shinde7155]

The fact that anesthesia knows the microscope' name!😂

[@inurihettiarachchi9780]

"It's not anesthesia trying to wake a patient up"😂😂😂 that is so surgery🤣 Also,had the clinical pathology appointment few weeks ago,currently having the second surgery appointment and this is way too relatable 😂

[@Dltp259]

Brilliant,as always! Thank you!

[@ironfistgaming8945]

"none of my patients have farted in a week, I'm stressed" LMFAOOOOO 😂😂😂😂😂😂 general surgery 101