11/04/2026
Buddy Trask Update: The Big Day has Arrived!
Over the last few days, the anticipation surrounding Buddy Trask has been completely off the charts. Friends, family and loved ones have all been waiting on pins and needles for the definitive word on when he would undergo his final leg surgery. Well, at 4:45 AM this morning, that green light finally came down and it was game on.
Without missing a beat, Buddy sent excited calls and texts out to Mary and Kevin, sharing the incredible news: "The surgery is happening now!!"
It has been a long, exhausting three weeks and Buddy has battled every single step of the way. This surgery marks the end of a grueling chapter and the official start of a brand-new one focused on therapy, rehabilitation and recovery. In the early morning excitement, Mary texted and called Kevin to ensure he got the message after his initial silence.
By 6:30 AM, the expert Dartmouth Team brought Buddy back to the operating room. Mary arrived and sat anxiously in the waiting area, counting every minute while waiting and listening for updates. The complex procedure was designed to meticulously clean, adjust, remove damaged components and add new structural hardware to repair his compound fracture.
Finally, around 1:30 PM, the word arrived that everyone had been praying for: Buddy was out of surgery and resting in recovery. The operation was an absolute success!
While the surgical team will continue monitoring his immediate progress closely, the goal for the family now shifts to the immediate future. The hope is that by Thursday or Friday, Buddy will be approved to either transition home for the weekend or move into a dedicated rehabilitation facility. Those details are actively being evaluated but for now, the primary focus is giving Buddy’s body the quiet time it desperately needs to begin healing.
The Trask family is filled with overwhelming gratitude for the top-tier care Buddy has received throughout this journey. They are eager to begin the rehabilitation process...a path everyone acknowledges will be intense and physically demanding but as we all know, Buddy is a remarkably strong man and a true fighter. He’s got this, without a doubt.
Thank you all so much for your continued thoughts, prayers and steadfast support during this time. The family loves you all!
