Here is the bulb as it recovers in post-op.

Good idea! I think, the cutted layers will give the bulb a better support, than when they are removed. I think, the layers will die, but the bulb will recover faster.
Best regards
Frank

Thanks Bill! I hate it when that happens (inner layer rot). Amazing what can hide in our bulbs...ick. The result looks really good. Wonder if you might get some extra offsets....
K

It already has a couple of small offsets, so if all else fails maybe they will thrive. I am hoping to find that the mother responds well to this so I don't have to be so reluctant to cut into a bulb when there is a hint of problems within.

Just thought I would post an update on this bulb. It has recovered well from the surgery, but most of the splayed segments died in the weeks after the surgery. A few of the wider segments are still alive. I cannot be certain that it did any good to keep these segments attached, but I assume it did allow the bulb to retain some of the resources it would have lost if I had completely removed all of the healthy outer layers. The red spots on the bulb may not look healthy, but I believe those are just scars from the surgery.

In case any of you attempt this approach, I suggest cutting the outer layers into wider strips than I did. The narrower strips died very quickly and only the wide strips survived.

I hope this can help someone else save a bulb or two.

Bill

Very impressive recovery, Doctor!!