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Indian surgeon posts pic from inside operating room, internet celebrates his ‘flex’

A doctor shared a picture of himself operating on a patient inside an operating room. He asked Reddit users if his picture counts as a “flex.”

Updated on: Jul 22, 2025, 14:34:40 IST
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A doctor’s post about performing surgery has garnered significant attention on Reddit. The medical professional expressed uncertainty about whether sharing his achievement is a form of bragging, but he felt compelled to share it with others. Reddit users responded enthusiastically, celebrating his accomplishment and describing it as a “real flex.”

A doctor shared this image on Reddit while posting about his “independent operation." (Reddit/Secret_Imagination32)
A doctor shared this image on Reddit while posting about his “independent operation." (Reddit/Secret_Imagination32)

“Did my first independent surgery today!!” the doctor wrote, later clarifying in the comments section that it is his first time performing a particular operation.

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“Don’t know of people consider it as a flex but for me it’s a very big milestone in my career. So happy!!” the individual continued.

How did social media react?

Another remarked, “Saw a real thing worth flexing for the first time here. Many congratulations, and I hope you work hard and save more lives.” A third expressed, “Idk how this popped up on my feed... ig i needed it before 3rd. Badhai ho boss.” A fourth wrote, “Now that is called some serious flex and an achievement. Congratulations doc, hope you save many lives.”

Did the doctor take the patient's consent for the pic?

A few questioned if the doctor asked for the patient’s permission before posting the picture. An individual asked, “Did you get consent from the patient and the hospital for this flex? If not, a malpractice lawyer and hospital HR will get you in trouble. Speaking as a doctor myself. Don’t do this. You are a moron.”

The OP claimed, “Yes I asked the patient and he was okay with it and I also asked my SR and HOU about it and they said as long as the privacy of the patient is not exposed and the patient is okay with it, I can post it. I also have a video consent from the patient. I am not an asshole, I know patients have a life too and I respect that,” adding, “Also I don’t think it is good for a doctor to call a fellow colleague a moron but whatever. You do you.”

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

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