Plastic, Urology and General Surgery

The time goes by so quickly between two surgical trips.  We clean, restock, clean again and then greet our guests!

Remember that TV show, Fantasy Island? As I wrote that last sentence, I thought of how they must have felt. Each team is different.  Each group of surgeons and nurses arrive with different talents and expectations of how the week will go. I hope that we can surpass what they had hoped for.

The patients are on the other side......coming for care, usually expecting and hoping for surgery that will ease their pain and make life more enjoyable. Often, their pain is not only physical but also emotional and spiritual. Seeds were planted and we pray that they fell on fertile soil.

As usual we prepped the week before the team arrived. People may not think about the work that goes into preparing the surgical packets and gowns. Amadesi helps us with the the surgical teams.

Jacklyn, is one of our nurses and she also preps.

 

Not only do we prep materials but we also prep the patients with labs and evaluations.

 

Saturday afternoon, a group arrived early to start the consults early for patients needing plastic surgery.

On Sunday morning, we worshiped with the Montellano Church of Christ. Bode spoke and Oscar translated for him.  He then lead a song, which should be our daily prayer.

Father God, just for today, help me to walk your narrow way. Help me stand when I might fall. Give me your strength to hear Your call. May my steps be worship, may my tho’ts be praise. May my words bring honor to your name. May my steps be worship, may my tho’ts be praise. May my words bring honor to your name. 

One of our patients waiting for surgery.

This young patient enjoyed her walks with her mom.

By the end of the week, we had cared for 56 patients. It was a busy week but we are so thankful that all went well.  There were no complications and all of the patients will be seen the next Friday by Dr. Walter.

On Friday morning, it was time to take the final photo and load the bus up.

A drone took the photo for us.

We prayed for everyone's safe travels and look forward to the time that we can serve together again.