Dr. Skibber, my mom's surgeon, came out about 25 minutes ago to let us know that all went well with the surgery. He was able to use the ileostomy area for incision and didn't have to make additional cuts. That's great news! Because this surgery isn't as drastic as the last one, I believe her pain is being well-managed seeing as the doctors haven't come out seeking consent for an epidural. Hopefully we'll get to see her in the next couple of hours and then get into a room sometime this evening.
Today's 'surgery day' experience has been different than the last - a good thing. Last time it seemed like everything that could go wrong did, and it was just a messy morning. Today has been pretty relaxing, even for my Mom. She wanted me to ask people to pray that her 'plumbing' would all work okay - that's the key to recovery right now. They say the first couple of weeks after this reversal can be quite difficult, but we're hoping for better.
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