Author Archives: scottandjody

I came home yesterday afternoon. I’m sore but it’s not as bad as I was expecting. I’m tired but not dizzy or weak, so we felt pretty comfortable with Scott going in to the office today. (He’s still swamped and … Continue reading →

When my doctor gave me an admission slip and said to be sure to bring it when I checked in to the hospital for my surgery, I stuck it in a safe place. I also happened to mention it to … Continue reading →

Six months ago when I started thinking about shoulder surgery, I realized I didn’t know a whole lot about how shoulders work. Since then I have learned: It’s one of the most complicated joints in my body, a ball-and-socket joint … Continue reading →

Reach Beyond’s hospital, Hospital VozAndes, is like a medical center as doctors see patients there. I asked Jenny, Reach Beyond’s Ecuadorean secretary, to call and make me an appointment with Dr. Febres, an orthopedic surgeon. You have to pay for … Continue reading →

I (Jody) have had pain in my right shoulder for more than four years. Generally the pain was just with certain movements or if I slept on my right side, the kind of pain you can live with. When we … Continue reading →