TUESDAY 27TH 2ND UPDATE-WE LOVE YOU CHRISTINE

I am so happy to report that the surgery seemed to go well!  Several things were accomplished which are:

• her abdomen was closed and mesh removed from her liver
• she is off blood pressure medicine
• her left forearm and leg were opened.  There was no infection in either limb.  Also, the muscles look good and pink.  Previously they were somewhat black, due to blood clots.
• they couldn't do the tracheotomy, as the surgery took too long
• she does have pneumonia, but is on medication for it

They did temporarily paralyze her so that she doesn't reopen the abdomen, as it was closed a little tightly.  Myself, I feel a real sigh of relief tonight!  Like many of you have said, "Christine is a fighter and a bit fiesty!"  I am so grateful she's been able to access that strength now. We'll know more over the next few days.

TERRI