A specialist evaluated the information from an examination in the ER last night and concluded that there were not clean breaks in Karen's pelvis and that there were floating pieces present.
She is going to go into surgery sometime between now and noon-ish to have two plates installed in her pelvis.
The UPSIDE is that this surgery should speed up her recovery. The doctor reports that pretty close to immediately, she should be able to sit up rather than lay down for the next six weeks while she recovers.
UPDATE (1:55PM PST): Karen just went into surgery about a half an hour ago. Not only is she getting some of the best care in the area, her surgery today is being done by the doctor who pioneered the procedure -- he IS the best in the NATION. Depending on what the doctor finds during the surgery, it may take between 3 to 6 hours.
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Hey, O'Neils. We have found the site (old one and new) and are so glad you are getting such uplifting messages from around the country. Thanks to LOM for getting it up and running. Karen, so happy that finally you have gotten some relief with surgery. We continue to keep you and the family in our prayers. We will miss Jerry and his infectious smile and chuckle. He was always so gracious to us, at your home or down in Yuma. We are heading home soon and will get by when you are settled. Take care, warmest regards and love, dar & gary
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