Elaine has had a good day. The surgeon that we have been waiting to return to perform the surgery flew in today to do another pelvic trauma surgery and also examined Elaine's condition. What we learned is that her pelvic bone did not shatter and separate. There are no displaced bones in her pelvic area. This is really great news!!! There is a fracture completely through the pelvis with some small fractures (spider webs). The key is that everything is still aligned. Over the next couple of days, they will remove 5kg from the traction and watch the results. On Friday they will remove the last weight and take more x-rays. They are watching to see if the femur pushes back in on the pelvic bone and also if the pelvic bone stays in line with the pressure from the femur. So, what this means is Elaine, in the best case scenario, will still have a recovery period where she can not put any weight on her pelvis, but will NOT need a surgery to correct the bones. They will mend on their own. They will determine all of this on Friday afternoon after they examine the last x-ray. If surgery is needed, it will still be performed on Monday.
So... Keep the prayers coming. We are all so happy that Elaine may not need an invasive surgery, but we have to wait and see.
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I was so excited to read this latest update. It is so awesome to see God work in Elaine's and the whole family's lives. I shall continue to lift up the latest situation and hope that surgery can be avoided.
With all my love and many, many prayers,
Jodi
Stewart, Allison and I were shocked to hear about the accident. We think so much of Mrs. Partin and are keeping her in our prayers. Please give her our love and know we are praying for her and your family. Baptist is the best place to be. Thank God for wonderful caring medical staff.
Love and prayers,
Sherri Floyd and family
You have sent so many prayers up for my family, Christian during his illnesses and Brittany through her cancer. There were times that if it were not for your prayers, we would not have made it. You have been such and encouragement to me and Christian throught out the last couple of years. Now it is time for us to stand in the gap and pray you through. Our prayers are with you daily and it is awesome to see how God is answering each prayer.
We love you
Angie and Christian Taylor
Elaine and family,
We are delighted with the good news posted on Wednesday and Thursday. May God continue to be with you in a special way.
Robert Upchurch
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