Thanks, everyone, for your concern about my mom. Everyone has been so supportive of me in the midst of everything that has been going on.
I have been reluctant to post any updates because it has been a roller coaster. As soon as it looks like things are going well, she hits another set back.
Today was the day she was supposed to be released from the hospital. Yes, she is still in the hospital (has been since November 30, 2004). But they found another problem (possibly major) resulting from her surgery. I will save everyone the gory details (because it is really disgusting, honestly), but basically her surgery didn't work and stool is coming out of places it shouldn't rather than going through her colostomy bag. So since this problem did not fix itself, she might need as many as three more surgeries to correct all the problems. And since she is still on IV antibiotics to prevent another infection, she is still in the hospital.
So if I am sharper or more moody than usual, please forgive me. Thank you for your continued support.
- Laura
