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[treefrog]

Justin, I went to Belize last February. You can check out my pictures here csciambi's photos and albums on webshots , to give you something to look forward to.

You are doing a rotation in Belize, what kind of rotation? The only rotation I am familiar with is that of grad students rotating in different labs to see which one they might want to do their research in.

Well, 2010 will give you a lot of time to prepare. I look forward to hearing more about the reason for you trip (maybe I will find that info elsewhere on this site), and what you will be doing while you are there.

[Justin]

I'll have to take a look at your pictures soon! I'm actually doing an elective rotation:

I'm setting up a month rotation in Belize. It's going to be great--wilderness/remote/expedition, tropical/jungle, survival medicine. I can't wait...plus, I'll get some much needed SCUBA in!

Originally Posted by treefrog

Justin, I went to Belize last February. You can check out my pictures here csciambi's photos and albums on webshots , to give you something to look forward to.

You are doing a rotation in Belize, what kind of rotation? The only rotation I am familiar with is that of grad students rotating in different labs to see which one they might want to do their research in.

Well, 2010 will give you a lot of time to prepare. I look forward to hearing more about the reason for you trip (maybe I will find that info elsewhere on this site), and what you will be doing while you are there.

[mmglobal]

frog... I'll have someone deal with the avatars and upload files on Tuesday. (Monday holiday here.) I looked at your Avatar and wondered what was that big tower behind you. I just stumbled into the source photo on your Belize pages.... very cool!

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Justin is a good guy who's gotten into doctoring for all the right reasons... but so are most of the doctors I know. I believe that he's going to be an exceptional doctor because he will understand so much more of what we face. While we all get it that our friends, coworkers, family... even spouses can't understand what we are dealing with, the sad truth is that is also true for (most of) our spine surgeons and even pain management doctors. They think they get it on an intellectual level, but there is still something missing. Justin knows! Yes, he'll be a great doc...

Mark

[treefrog]

I was hesitant about going to Belize with my pain, but it was the opportunity of a lifetime that I just could not pass up. I have not been many places outside the US, only one trip to Jamaica. My sister has a friend who owns a house in Belize and had invited her and another friend down for a visit. My sister was able to extend the invitation to me as well.

The roads were the worst as far as my back goes, not helped by our hosts driving abilities . But I wouldn't have passed it up for anything. I was able to climb up and down the pyramids, though we made sure to schedule recovery days in between most of the more active days. I did ask my doctor if it would be safe for me to do the zipline through the jungle, and the inner-tube down the river through the caves, and she did say I should be fine. Which was wonderful as those were two things I really wanted to do, and I highly recommend.

One place that we did not go was to any of the Cayes. Her house was up in the mountains, so it would have required at least three days to make it worthwhile, and there were just too many other things we wanted to do. Next trip there .

Justin, let me know if you'd like any advice on things to do. We were there for two weeks, but maybe you will have enough time to do as many things as possible. I would say that you might want to avoid high summer and the rainy season (which I think starts in March). Really the best time is Winter, maybe November to February.

[ans]

Gil, I wonder where you live. This weather pattern is seen in Gunnison, CO and in Fairbanks. (Former ecologist/failed meterologist here). My best to all. - ans

[Cindylou]

Justin, wow, you do have to plan way in advance. Silly me, for thinking you're right around the corner from leaving.
We are going to a place in Puerta Vallarta called Casa Velas Hotel Boutique. I think we have a Grand Class Suite. My husband went to his favorite travel site last summer and bid on it. No one was thinking "Mexico" in the summer, so no one else even bid on it and we won it for a kicka__ price! I'm already packed. Can you tell how ready I am to get to a warm destination? Like yesterday! Normally, I am out skiing alot in the winter, but since I have not been able to do that, winter is going by at a snail pace for me this year. I do get my two trochanteric bursa injections today. Can't wait. Hopefully, they'll give me good relief. Take care!

Cindylou

[Gil Denis]

Hi ANS

Well it is ten below this morning in Jackson Hole Wyoming in the valley of the Grand Tetons.50 miles South of Yellowstone Park.
Come and visit sometime.
Please come in the summer it is much warmer mid 80s in the day and 50s at night,very dry climate

Hope all is well

Thanks

Gil

[Justin]

Originally Posted by trkdoc714

Justin,

It's amazing anyone from Philly is brave enough to walk slowly anywhere (due to muggers).

In north GA, we only walk quickly when we hear banjo music and are asked if we can squeal like a pig.......(re: Deliverence).

Good luck in Belize and with your leg pain. I hope it resolves itself peacefully.

Bob

Bob, the mental images are great! Thanks for the well wishes--my legs are stubborn little you-know-whats. By the way, I saw in another thread that your wife made the decision to pursue ADR for her cervical issues--a big congrats!! Surgery is a big step to make. Keep us posted on your issues

Originally Posted by ans

Hi Dr. J,

Nice to see you and I hope that you're/you will feel better. Is it too late for me to wheel you "guys'" baggage?

Edit: I read elsewhere about your month-long rotation. This w/be great and may you have fun among dengue, lieshmaniasis (sic), and other fun.

Best, Allan

Allan, great to see you on here! Yeah, I can wait to be a medical experiment myself. Good times. We do need someone to "tote" our bags--you're our man! How are you by the way???