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What we wanted our son to be when he was born:
- Honest
- Respectful
- Hard working
- Kind
- Sincere
- Self aware
What we got:
- All of the above
#Autism #AutismAwareness #AutismStories
Madhav Swaminathan
11.7K posts
Madhav Swaminathan
@mswami001
Dad, husband, Past President, ASE, @ASE360, Anesthesiology Chair @wakeanesthesia, @AtriumHealthWFB. #echoimmigrant, #Delhiguy. T+RT=own opinion≠endorsement
Winston Salem, NC
Joined May 2015
- I really can’t fathom this: patient refusal of blood transfusion because the blood could be tainted with Covid vaccine 😳😳😳 What have we come to?
- “I graduated from college. I have a job. I live independently. I think I’m blessed” No son. I am. #AutismAwarenessMonth #autism #autismstories #mystories #NeverGiveUp
- Plan during isolation: - Finish papers (& get ahead) - Attend virtual meetings (& show I'm tech savvy) - Exercise (& get ripped) Reality - Troll for #COVID news on TV/Twitter - Eat - Eat - Eat - Drink - Promise I'll get back to plan tomorrow 😂😂😂😂
- Goals before a long flight: 1. Keep laptop under seat in front 2. Finish talk 3. Complete manuscript 4. Review assignments 5. Sleep Reality after take off: binge watch movies... 😂
- There is no one in Delhi I know that doesn’t have a family member who’s either sick, in hospital or has passed away due to Covid. What a terrible situation. 💔 😢
- Sat with an anxious patient in before surgery for 30 min explaining why she need not be terrified of death & what was worth focusing on instead Postop: Surgeon: So glad you gave her anxiety meds. She was quite calm! Me: Nope. None. Just had a talk Empathetic discussion > meds
- They say true power comes from being able to inspire and positively impact people. This is the most powerful person I know. A.k.a my son. #AutismAwareness #autism #graduate #NeverGiveUp #AutismAcceptance
- Replying to @DrHarryThomasI told my wife when I first met her that she had nice veins! 🤣
- Was having a rough day. Mentioned it to my wife who was in her car driving Raghav somewhere. They both heard me. An hour later, I get this text… from one who has to struggle every day. He put things in perspective… #autismstories #raghavslessons
- Honored to be named the next chair of anesthesiology at @AtriumHealthWFB @wakeforestmed. Looking forward to working with amazing leaders @EbonyBoulware, @DavidZaasMD Thanks to @Duke_Anesthesia and @DukeMedSchool for an amazing 24 years 🙏🏽
- Tips for novice (or any presenters) * A picture is worth a 1K words * Look at your audience when you talk to them * Use the mouse, not a laser pointer * Do, but don't overdo animations * Thank those who made your talk possible * Use intermittent subtle humor What are your tips?
- 32 trips around the sun together. 4 countries; 3 continents; 9 homes; and 2 wonderful boys. Each year better than the last one. Cheers to the next 32! ❤️
- #Forgiveness & #Gratitude, 2 most noble human traits. He exhibits both in ample measure. Forgave his mom for a small bald spot after a home haircut: “It’ll grow back. It’s what hair does”. Thanks me always for giving him work and keeping him busy while at home. #AutismStories
