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19 June 2026 – Friday – At last !!!

Today is always a short day in the OR. Each room does one short case while those of us who are somewhat available work at packing up unused supplies to be returned to Rochester, the home base of HUGS, and replenished for the next mission. I was packing anesthesia items while trying to leave enough…

18 June 2026 – Thursday – last full day of Surgery

Today is the last full day of surgery. We have 2 cases scheduled in each room as usual. The nasal reconstructions take about 5 hours each. The first stage microtia (ears) take 6-7 hours. I started my 2 rooms and then went to see patients on the floor with Carolina. There are many more male…

17 June 2026 – Wednesday-Half way there !!

The day started off crazy. Neil, the other anesthesiologist, seemed to be stuck close to his bathroom and said he would be unable to start cases. By now we were all on our game so I was pretty sure it would be possible to get going in good time. As I was starting the 4th…

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