"If she were at the surgery table, she might drink some milk to stave off hunger."
Eating a meal during surgery is impossible; however, drinking some liquid to boost energy is feasible. Most of the time, if the surgery is urgent and doesn't allow breaks, the surgeon can only bear hunger until the procedure ends.
This is the sacrifice needed in this profession.
Doctors understand more than others how important it is to eat a meal. Therefore, a group of seniors often teaches juniors to eat well and not be picky, and maintain good physical fitness daily. Being a surgeon is akin to special forces training; one must always have ample energy to endure challenges.
While everyone knows being a surgeon is tough, they can also empathize with Sun Rongfang's concern for her daughter. A bunch of people reassured Student Xie's mom, "Auntie, don't worry, Yingying will have food."
