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The Breast Podcast EverAuthor: Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak
Hi, we're Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak--a couple of board certified plastic surgeons at Midwest Breast and Aesthetics located in Columbus, OH. We see patients from all over the country and are dedicated to natural breast surgery options. On this podcast we will discuss all types of surgeries relating to the breast including our specialty breast reconstruction. We do all kinds of advanced breast reconstructions that use natural tissues from other parts of the body like the DIEP flap, SGAP Flap and other more unheard of procedures like the PAP flap, TUG flap and DUG flap which are all natural options used for breast reconstruction. Our team of microsurgeons is experienced in all types of reconstructive and cosmetic procedures such as breast enhancement with fat, breast lifts, breast reduction and we'll even talk about implant removal and capsulectomy. We're really excited to have guests to join us such as former patients to talk about their experiences as well as other guests to chat about their expertise as they relate to the types of things we do. We'd love to hear from YOU! Send us inquiries to info@mwbreast.com Connect with Dr. Tiwari and Dr. Kocak: https://www.mwbreast.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mwbreast/ https://www.instagram.com/mwbreast/ Language: en Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The surgeon habits that protect energy, focus, and longevity
Wednesday, 14 October, 2026
Dr. Saraswat and Dr. Tiwari discuss the practical habits that help surgeons stay physically and mentally ready for long operating room days Key Topics: In this episode, Dr. Saraswat says surgeon readiness starts before the case begins and continues after the case ends, with attention to hydration, protein, conditioning, and breakfast. Dr. Saraswat shares a simple baseline target of 40 to 60 ounces of water per day and emphasizes staying hydrated to avoid fatigue during long cases. Protein intake comes up as a daily priority, with Dr. Saraswat noting a goal of 1 gram per kilogram per day and the challenge of meeting that as a vegetarian. Both doctors stress that walking counts as real exercise and is a practical way to stay moving when full workouts are hard to maintain. Dr. Tiwari shares his own routine, including warm turmeric water in the morning, a low sugar rehydration drink after hospital shifts, and protein powder with coffee. Range of motion work is a major theme, especially dead hangs, inversion, and stretching to support the shoulders, spine, lower back, and neck. Sleep hygiene is highlighted as a crucial but often neglected part of surgeon performance, including turning off devices an hour before bed and reserving the bedroom for sleep. Connect with MW Breast: Website Instagram Timestamps 00:00 - Opening joke and setting up the ergonomics conversation 00:29 - Surgeon prehabilitation: hydration, protein, breakfast, and conditioning 00:59 - Daily targets for water, protein, and staying active 01:29 - Vegetarian protein challenges and why walking still counts 02:09 - Morning hydration routine with turmeric water and rehydration drinks 02:52 - Dead hangs, inversion, and range of motion for shoulders and spine 03:23 - Stretching between cases and staying ready all day 03:49 - Mental readiness: quiet mornings, silence, and no electronics 04:40 - Five minute meditation and resetting the nervous system 05:10 - Sleep hygiene and turning off devices before bed 05:26 - Keeping the bedroom for sleep only 06:06 - Why these small habits pay off in a physically and mentally demanding profession 06:44 - Trainee ergonomics: posture, confidence, and adjusting the OR setup 07:00 - A mentor's gift that improved neck position and sleep 07:24 - Long term posture habits and protecting the cervical spine 07:53 - Closing thoughts on why this topic matters beyond the operating room
