A Day in the Life: Surgical Assistant, Gold Coast Circumcision and Oral Tie GP & Mum of Three

Juggling a career as a procedural GP specialising in tongue ties and circumcisions and being a mum of three on the Gold Coast, means every day is an organised - sometimes chaotic- adventure. Here’s how a typical day unfolds, blending patient care, family, and a dash of endorphins.

Sunrise Starts & Family Hustle

Most mornings begin before the sun, lacing up for a run through the Hinterland to clear my mind, get my body moving and get a shot of energy. The ten minutes with weights is a must for that extra boost. The next phase? The kitchen bustle: making kids’ lunches, prepping breakfast for whoever’s awake, packing afternoon tea, and gathering changes of clothes for the day’s activities. At this stage, my wonderful husband often steps in -finishing what I haven’t - and taking charge of the all-important school drop..

Ready for Work: Clinic or Theatre

After a quick shower and prepping for work, I head to either theatre or my GP clinic.

• On Theatre Days:
  Arriving anywhere from 6:30 - 7:30am, the anticipation builds as I prepare for knife to skin. I love that first, thorough five-minute surgical scrub- it’s the cleanest you’ll ever feel! The anaesthetist sets the tone with a playlist, and from here, the day flows: assisting on everything from complex stage 4 endometriosis surgeries, cystectomies, hysterectomies to caesareans. I embrace every moment in theatre, learning from and collaborating with amazing surgeons, offering help wherever it’s needed, totally immersed in the rhythm of surgical excellence.

• On Clinic Days:
  The focus shifts to oral ties and circumcisions.

• I spend the day evaluating oral function, supporting parents in navigating feeding issues, and determining whether a tongue or lip tie is the cause. If we suspect a tie, I offer to perform a release on the spot, and we reassess feeding straight after. Sometimes, the results are felt or seen immediately, - these are always my favourite cases – because nothing is more rewarding; other times, improvement continues over a few weeks - time tells all.

• For circumcision consults, I ensure parents (and children, if they’re older) have the facts and understand the procedure, risks, and medical necessity before we proceed. After applying numbing cream, I see another patient while we wait for it to take effect, then once the patient is numb, I can take them to the procedure room to complete the procedure.

• My goal is always compassionate, expert care and clear communication every step.

Mum Mode: Afternoon Adventures

As the medical workday wraps, I swap my GP hat for chauffeur, snack provider, and homework helper. I pick the kids up, ply them with snacks, and ferry them off to extra-curriculars. Car park clothing changes and multitasking homework sessions ensue: one child here, another there, squeezing in reading or finishing assignments with the third until it’s time to swap or head home.

Evening Chaos & Connection

Home is a hive of homework finishing, dinner making, and the famous multi-child bath negotiation - who goes first, who avoids hair washing, and who can brush their teeth without a million reminders. Despite the mayhem, we end every day snuggled together for a bedtime story and song - if I can stay awake!

Why It’s Worth It

Being a Gold Coast surgical assistant, performing circumcisions, releasing oral ties and living the mum life means rising early, scrubbing up, and caring for patients - and racing to nurture my own family. Every day is busy and unpredictable, but the moments of laughter, triumph, and connection - both in theatre and at home - are utterly worth it.