THANKS to all of you! Buzz was in surgery for
3-1/2 hours (!) as 32 inches of his intestines were placed back inside his body. I really was too exhausted, worried and stunned to ask any questions when the doctor finally came out to speak with me.

It was my understanding that the surgery would be over relatively quickly, and I could get no one to tell me anything, except that the surgery was 'going well', but 'a little more involved than anticipated'. He was in the recovery room for 1-1/2 hours following surgery, and I was not allowed to visit him there, so by the time he was put into a room I was nearly hysterical! The doctor did say that Buzz will need to take it easy for several weeks.

He did not have general anesthesia, rather they used an 'epidural', which will remain in his back until sometime tomorrow; and has a cath and is getting IV fluids. I've spoken to him by phone 3 times since I got home, and he says he's doing fine.

I plan to ask the surgeon for his advice regarding the shoulder.

I have come come for the night to take care of our 'boys' (our Bostons, Jack & Buster) and will return to the hospital in the morning. When I asked the attending nurse if Buzz would come home tomorrow...standard reply....'we'll see'...

God bless you all!


Lois