A ^Retired Plastic Surgeon's Notebook

Don’t just sit there! MOVE!

Seattle Plastic Surgeon is very, very grateful that she does not have a desk job.

Earlier this week I had one of those crazy days at work.  I did a 5 hour operation followed by a 2 hour operation followed by a 1/2 hour office procedure followed by a couple of follow-up patients.  I was tired inside and out by the time I finally sat down to dinner with the famn damily. 

The next day, right there in the Wall Street Journal was this article about how sitting too much can kill.  That right, k-k-k-k-kill.  It made me think about how much I am up and running around really every day, whether  at work or at home.   Part of this is just my hyperactive nature and part of it is in the job description. 

Soooooo, if you have a desk job, think of ways you can get off your duff frequently.  In our office, even those employees who have desk jobs are always up and about, either looking for a patient chart or interacting with patients and other staff. 

If you are sitting too much, consider scheduling some “up time” into your day or even consider getting a standing desk or, if your office allows, an exercise ball to sit on.  Do whatever you can to KEEP MOVING.

Thanks for reading!  Dr. Lisa Lynn Sowder

 

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