Somewhat of an update: I have an appointment on 10/17 to meet with a surgeon in Canastota, NY - Dr. Bookbinder. Wish me luck. The first surgeon we tried to consult with, Dr. Macdonald will not do the surgery because she is not in a 24 hour facility. I am hoping that he will be able to sway us one way or the other with how to proceed, after he actually sees Java.