"I Got MCh, A Family, Respect... But At The Cost Of My Kidneys" - Story Of A Doctor From Bikaner
Published: 6 August 2026 | By SolutionWire Team
💔 THE STORY IN 30 SECONDS
A lady doctor from Bikaner, Rajasthan spent 14 years chasing her dream. She became an MCh surgeon. Got married. Had a son. Earned respect. But in the process, she lost her health to End Stage Kidney Failure. Before leaving, she wrote one last message for all young doctors.
Chapter 1: The Girl From Bikaner With A Big Dream
She was just a normal girl from Bikaner. Like thousands of others, she also dreamed of wearing that white coat. Of being called "Doctor Sahiba".
14 years. That’s how long her "banwass" lasted. MBBS, PG, MCh. The highest degree in surgery. Sleepless nights. Hostel food. Chai and biscuits for dinner.
And she made it. "Achieved everything I wanted. Got the highest degree MCh.. A family..a son.."
Chapter 2: The Price No One Talks About
But success had a hidden bill. And she paid it with her body.
In her own words:
- "Unlimited pain killers I ate during my studies" - Because there was no time to be sick
- "Working long hours in fever" - Because patients can't wait
- "So many sleepless nights" - Because emergencies don't see the clock
- "Existing on chai and biscuits" - Because there was no time to eat
She became a "good surgeon" as people said. But at "the cost of my kidneys".
The diagnosis came: End Stage Renal Disease. Kidney failure.
"I don't know my fate now.. But it is for sure..the hardship I did to treat my beautiful patients would not b so effective now..."
Chapter 3: Her Last Letter To You
She knew she wouldn't be able to operate again. But she still had one last surgery to do. The surgery on our mindset.
"So request all of the young people to take a learning from me.. Enjoy each days of ur life.. Studies r part of it not only part.. God Bless all 🙏"
This was not a complaint. This was a warning. From a senior to her juniors. From a mother to the next generation.
Why Are Doctors Dying Like This?
This is not just her story. This is the story of 1000s of doctors in India.
We teach them to "save lives". But we forget to teach them to "save their own life".
36-hour duties. No leaves. Toxic hierarchy. "Tough it out" culture. The result? Burnout, Depression, BP, Diabetes, Kidney Failure at age 35.
3 Promises We Must Make In Her Memory
| What We Do | What We Must Do |
|---|---|
| Glorify "No Sleep, No Food" grind | Glorify "8 hours sleep + 3 meals" discipline |
| Say "Patient First, Always" | Say "Doctor's Health First, Then Patient" |
| Take painkillers to continue work | Take rest to heal and come back stronger |
The Final Chapter: RIP 🌸
The post ended with 2 words: RIP.
A daughter of Bikaner left us. But she left behind the biggest lesson of her life.
Dear Future Doctor, Get your degree. Get your name. But don't forget to live.
Because a degree is useless if you are not alive to use it.
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