by jkirby | Feb 7, 2017 | 2017 February Hernia Repair
As the team finishes their last day, there was a lot of appreciation for the Belize hospital support staff, and for each other. We began as strangers for the most part, and in reflecting on our expectations for the trip at breakfast, none of us expected to have such... by jkirby | Feb 7, 2017 | 2017 February Hernia Repair
Tuesday is the last day of surgery. The week has gone so amazingly fast. The team needs to finish up and also plan for their day of culture. They are quite aware also that a team of 47 is coming in the same planes they leave on Sunday. That team will do over 1000... by jkirby | Feb 7, 2017 | 2017 February Hernia Repair
The team progressed through five more cases. With three anesthesia and a alternating team for the surgery room, nurses are off and on while Dr. Jay operates in two different rooms. While one is busy, the next is being set up for the next case and then back to the... by jkirby | Feb 5, 2017 | 2017 February Hernia Repair
What is a great day for a surgery team in Belize? We asked that question at breakfast this Sunday morning after our first full surgery day on Saturday. We all agreed that it was a great day yesterday. Why? We are a team that has never seen each other, much less worked... by jkirby | Feb 4, 2017 | 2017 February Hernia Repair
The team that is tasked with performing hernia repairs arrived safe and sound at the airport on Thursday and were greeted by a local nurse, Lupe Ack and sat down to enjoy an authentic Belizean Meal and a cold drink outside. Dr. Fry, was a bit delayed and had to fly...