This just in: Mom's surgery a success. 24 hrs in ICU then 5-7 days hospital convalescence with expectation of uneventful recovery. Thank you all again and again for your prayers, good thoughts and well-wishes. May you all be as richly and deeply blessed as my family today and always. Love to you all.
That's great to hear. - Anika
A little more detail: they had found a 10cm tumor in her colon and 9 stones in her gall bladder. The latter (bladder) was removed, as well as the tumor, and the doctor's prognosis is that it was self-contained and had not spread. All terrific news! She won't be able to eat or drink for the next 3-5 days, though, but looks like I'll be able to spend a few days with her once she's home again next week. - ɐ ɯıʞ sıɹɥɔ
Yay Good news! - Steve C, Team Marina
Hooray! We'll continue to think of her as she recovers. - LB ❤s FF, esp. YOU
Excellent news! Yay! :-) - Mathew A. Koeneker
Heading out tomorrow to spend a few days with her at the "care center" (nursing home, but too late to whisper, she already found out). My brother and his wife have been with her 24/7 these past 2 weeks. - ɐ ɯıʞ sıɹɥɔ
I hope she continues to improve and I'm sure your visit will be wonderful for her even without the surprise :) - WoH: Professor MOTHRA