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Our final day in Nepal carried a mix of reflection, gratitude, and the realities of travel. After a full day of rounding on patients, meeting with hospital leadership, and spending time together in the city, the team gathered for one last meal at Fire and Ice. It was a meaningful time—celebrating the week, sharing stories, and enjoying one final evening together before the journey home. Into the Chaos From there, we made our way to the airport. The environment was, in a word:

The final operative day began with a 7:30 AM departure from the mission house. Before leaving, the team gathered in prayer, asking for God’s presence and persistence to guide the day ahead. Patient Progress All prior surgical patients continue to do well. Mobilizing effectively with therapy Pain well controlled Overall recovery progressing as expected Two patients continued to have elevated blood pressure, presenting an ongoing challenge for the local internal medicine team.

The day began with a 7:30 AM departure from the mission house, as the team returned to the hospital ready to build on the momentum of the previous days. A Full Operative Day Today marked another strong surgical day, with three cases completed successfully—all without complications. Our first case carried particular significance. The patient, a former leprosy patient, had previously undergone multiple finger and toe amputations. Despite these challenges, she did remarkably wel

The day began early, with most of the team awake by 5:30 AM—rested and ready for another full operative day. Breakfast at the mission house included chocolate banana nut muffins and coffee, followed by morning prayer led by Cole Rutherford. The morning was unhurried but meaningful. We spent time listening to stories from Kevin Weldon and others about past mission trips into the mountain villages—reminders of the long-standing relationships and impact of this work. Many team m

Today marked the transition from preparation to execution. The morning began at the mission house with breakfast before departing for the hospital at 7:30 AM. There was a clear sense of anticipation—today would be our first full operative day. Grounded in Purpose At 8:30 AM, we joined the hospital staff for their daily devotional. We learned more about the history of the hospital, originally founded as part of a leprosy mission—an enduring testament to serving those most in n

The first full day in Kathmandu began early. The team was up by 6:00 AM—rested, refreshed, and eager to begin the work ahead. We have been incredibly blessed by the hospitality and leadership of Kevin Weldon, whose humor and warmth set the tone for the day. Alongside him, Binod Deshar and Daniel Pradhan have been indispensable—coordinating logistics, ensuring we are where we need to be, and taking excellent care of our team. After breakfast at Soma Cafe, we packed supplies an

Operation Geaux has officially begun its second joint replacement mission trip to Kathmandu, Nepal. This journey is only possible through the generosity, partnership, and prayerful support of so many. We are deeply grateful to Calvary Baptist Church, Commission International, Total Joint Orthopedics, Stryker Instruments, Ethicon, DXI Solutions, Sanara MedTech, Christus Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital, Rapides Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Frances Cabrini Hospital,