Bit of an update......... There was considerable concern about an infection of the membrane covering the 'Integra", artificial skin (???), which took a week/10days to deal with successfully. Monday morning the main Dr. said he intended to graft her own doner skin over all the area involved in one proceedure. Not sure that was accomplished as I left there Weds. afternoon. Rory called from her room Friday to the effect that she was in big pain, this being the time she would have just come from surgery, and told me to warn away any potential visitors or phone chatters. Then Sat. she called me & said she was much better......... She has been in a rather 'odd' state of mind, seems to regard the loss of her left foot & shin as no more than a flat tire. I hope that attitude prevails when she finally gets home, & will have to deal with the realities & the shortcomings of being one legged. She also told Rory that she was looking forward to seeing him on the shooting line come May!!!!! I sure hope she retains that outlook!!! PJH