Bejarano Successful Surgery..Back by middle of meet?

[Triple Threat]

Bejarano surgery a success
By Jay Privman
DEL MAR, Calif. - Jockey Rafael Bejarano, injured in a terrifying accident at Del Mar on Wednesday, underwent surgery early Thursday morning on his fractured cheek and jaw, and it went so well that the rider could be back in action by the middle of Del Mar's meeting, his agent, Joe Ferrer, said Thursday morning.

"They repaired it at 2 a.m. last night," Ferrer said. "Once the swelling goes down and the pain goes away, he'll be able to ride, with a mask. As long as the pain goes away, he can ride, with a mask to protect his face."

Bejarano was injured when his mount, Mi Rey, broke down badly and dropped the rider in the stretch run of the third race on the opening day card.

http://www.drf.com/news/article/105739.html

Great news Wish him a speedy recovery..

[Ogygian]

Great news TT, thanks for sharing.

[Hollywoodmike]

That's great news!!! It looked like it could have much worse with Bejarano out for several months till the Oak Tree meet.

[Mrs P]

That might be a lofty goal I hope he can get it done. I've broken my face and the vertigo and pain that accompanies is nasty and it hangs on for quite some time. I wish him nothing but the best!

[Risen Star]

I just heard on TVG what the healing process involves with these facial injuries and I hope Rafael takes as much time as he needs to heal completely. To ride again "during" the healing process and risk himself is incomprehensible to me. I realize this is his livelihood, but perhaps he can do other racing related things in the meantime and still get compensated for the time he'll lose out of the irons. It's dangerous enough when you're healthy, let alone when you would be put in additional peril because you're in the process of healing.

[DegenerationX]

Mrs. P Wrote:

That might be a lofty goal I hope he can get it done. I've broken my face and the vertigo and pain that accompanies is nasty and it hangs on for quite some time. I wish him nothing but the best!

So sorry to hear that xoxxoxoxoxxoxo.