"George Shirley" > wrote in message
om...
> She was in surgery for a little over two hours today, starting at 1400.
> Daughter and I just got home about 1900 for some dinner and a rest. Miz
> Anne had a partial hip replacement today. The doctor said the ball, ie the
> top of the hip bone, was cleanly broken below the ball joint, said pinning
> it wouldn't work as there would be no blood flow. An artificial ball was
> put in to match the existing bone socket. She was drowsy and in and out of
> things when we left her.
>
> Orthopedic surgeon said she was the toughest seventy year old woman he had
> ever seen, no complaints of pain, followed orders and he thinks there is a
> real possibility she may not need rehab at all.
>
> We will be back at the hospital at 0600 when he makes his rounds to see if
> we can get any more information. Thank you all for best wishes and
> prayers.
>
> George

George,

So sorry to hear of Miz Anne's fall and injury. Glad to hear she is so spry
and resilient though but I guess one has to be so to put up with you for all
these years, no? Good thoughts and many prayers coming your way. Give the
young lady a hug from all of us.

Keith