The Go-Ahead!

Maria and her parents have just gotten back from the hospital, where Maria was given the go-ahead for the operation on July 19! 
The doctor´s assistant gave Diana and Icho more details about what they were going to do, but basically, the type of operation will be decided when they actually can see inside her, with an incision from her hip to her knee.  Then they will choose either the Super Hip 2, or the alternative, and whether or not they will also try to fix her knee, and, of course, whether they will do the leg-lenthening now or later.
Once she is opened, Dr. Paley will leave the operating room to consult with Diana and Icho about what he has decided is best.  Then he will go back in and finish up.
The type of external fixator and treatment to follow will depend on which surgery he actually does.
We expect a three-night stay in the hospital and she can have one parent stay with her.  She has asked that Grandma stay one night with her- we´ll see if that can be arranged!  What an honor!

Tonight Angel is leaving to go back to Spain.  He will be sorely missed by us all.  All you "bilbainos", please keep an eye on him for me!!!!