Thank you, everyone, for your support. I can't even express how much it means to me. The surgery went well -- and they found out the reason for a lot of her problems. She had an ulcer in her stomach that was huge, apparently, and it was what perforated. So when that ripped open, it spilled bacteria and other bad things (acid, food stuff, etc) into her body. Now, hopefully, they fixed the perforation, and immediately her vital signs looked good. They are predicting at least a few more days on the ventillator, and quite a while longer in intensive care. I am still worried, but a little more optimistic.

Thanks again for your support. My mom's journey is far from over, but she might be on the upward track now that they know the root of a lot of her problems.

- Laura

Laura "The Yellow Dart" U. (Alicia U. on the archive)

"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." -- Christopher Reeve