The place is the revolving door of hospitals. In the 24-hours we have been there, 5 different people have been in the room next to Tracy's. Lots of people that are in bad shape, moaning, bleeding, cursing, and black eyes. 
Different than the joint replacement center at SA, where operations and hospital beds are scheduled and the place is a virtual ghost town on the weekend.
We have met with Dr. Lindval and his PA Simon, and both are very nice and have an easy going relaxing manner. They have explained the procedure in detail. They will go in with two incisions and work from both to get at the fractured pelvis. They estimate that 3 or 4 plates will be required to bring the 4 fractures together and allow the bones to heal.
They have seen worse and Simon stated they do 1 to 2 of these operations a week. The recovery will require 8 to 12 months of non-weight bearing recovery. Tracy will be able to get around with a walker or crutches. Dr Lindval said she will be able to do everything she was doing before, but not for about 6 months.
The whole gig goes down Tuesday at 8:00 am. Tracy is nervous and ready to get it over and get on with the healing.
We feel fortunate that we were able to find Dr Lindval and his staff right here in The Berg. Turns out the dude is one of the best at this type of doctor magic. After the fiasco that was Friday there was sun on Saturaday. It is amazing how that guiding hand can shape and change things to go along with the plan. The hardest part is just letting go, rolling with the hard times, and letting it play itself out.
Will let yall know how she is after going under the knife.
Tim
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Hey guys,
We are glad to hear that there is some sunshiune after the storm. We are all thiking of you and sending positive energy your way. If anyone can recover quickly from something like this, it is Tracy. We know that you will do very well. Tim, hang in there, after tomorow the healing will begin in earnest.
best of wishes, best of luck, may it all go as smoothly as possible for you.
jeff and soni
Hi TJ,
Is it 8-12 weeks or months of non-weight bearing?
Love, Mom
take care of yourself tim - you need the strength as much as Tracey does!
best wishes on op day.
Prayers and shout-outs going your way. Shalom!
D Kimball
When can she have visitors? Do you think she would be up to a quick visit?
Tim and Tracy - I just found your blog from someone else's. I raced with Tracy a few times this year and was there at Timpani when the crash happened. It is never good to see bikes flying like that.
Anyway, good thoughts and prayers coming your way. I hope the surgery went well.
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