u/DependentParticular6

24F here going to start my prep in 2 hours lol. I’m getting a colonoscopy, endoscopy, and biopsies tomorrow. I’ve had 3 cups of black coffee, a couple sips of black tea, and maybe half a glass of water. I’m going to pick up some chicken broth on my way home. I was given GaviLyte-G and instructed to do half tonight, half tomorrow, and some gas-x tablets. I normally have orange liquid bowel movements with tons of mucus strings as it is. How brutal will this be? I’m very worried about puking up the prep. Do they cover your genitals so only your butt is exposed? Do you use the bathroom through the night? Any tips or advice? I’m very nervous despite having prior bigger surgeries and working in outpatient sedation. I just want to make sure this only has to be done once haha. Thanks for any advice!

Any oral surgeons here willing to honestly share whether they’re happy/content with their career and life choice?

I’ve worked in oral surgery as an assistant for about 2.5 years now. Funny enough, I had zero interest in OMFS until my current bosses took over the practice about 8 months ago. Watching them work completely changed my perspective and the trajectory of my aspirations.

The problem is that I’ve aspired to go into medicine since I was around 7 years old so I feel at a cross-road between pursuing DDS/OMFS versus MD/DO.

I’m not really asking about salary or prestige. I’m trying to understand:

Do you feel fulfilled on a day-to-day basis?
Do you enjoy the work?
Was the training worth it? (6yr MD/OMFS residency vs 4yr OMFS)
Are you a business owner or an associate?
If you own a business, does that aspect feel stimulating similarly to intellectual challenge or is it draining?
Do you feel like you have a good life outside the job?
If you could go back, would you choose OMFS again?
Do you feel still feel intellectually challenged in your career?

For context, I’ve always aspired to become an anesthesiologist. However, I really enjoy the surgical/procedural aspect, patient care, and complexity of choice within the field. I have a bachelors of science in physiology and a minor in business. I just genuinely don’t know what would fit me best long-term since it’s such a big aspiration switch. I’m very worried about finances/loans. 24F that wants a family and children. *EDIT* I am looking to apply NOW and it’s practically a coin toss

I’d really appreciate any honest perspectives especially from people within the field but gen dds perspectives are more than welcome!