I just got off the phone with Karen a few minutes ago. I told her about this thread, and she said to be sure and tell everyone thank you for your concern, prayers and thoughts. She is doing pretty well considering how extensive her surgery was. She said the pain this time was much worse than when she had her neck surgery but is living with it pretty well except when she moves OUCH! or has to get up to go to the bathroom. She will most likely be discharged tomorrow afternoon but it will be some time before she can sit at her computer. I asked her to have John take dictation and type her posts for her! LOL!