2005-10-28 : The Surgery Went Very Well!!
An update:

Mom's surgery was "optimal" (that is the official language the surgeon used) and there are only a few very tiny pieces of disease left in her abdomen, which chemo should take care of (which she'll start next week)...

I spent most of yesterday with her and her recovery is progressing rather well. I shaw a HUGE difference in how she looked and felt in the morning as compared to how much better she was by late yesterday afternoon. She's having very little pain, which is great. She also did NOT have to have a colostomy, which is GREAT news. So, things couldn't be better than they are right now (well, actually, things could be MUCH better..but given the situation, things are going well!)

Thanks again for all your continued good wishes and support!! Have a good weekend!