The operation went well.The operation started at 4:15 yesterday and went for about 3 and a half hours.The bowel was straightened out,didn't take any more off,put mesh around 1 of the hernias.Mom and Larry were there waiting the whole time,Doctor came down and talked to them.The went and saw Marlene after, she cried when she saw them,mom said it was nerves,she was probably happy to see her.She is in some pain, getting Morphine for it,Mom went to see her today,had some some pain overnight ,just wanted to sleep,Mom going back around 4 ,I will run her up to the hospital.She will be there for another week,won't being doing any household chores for a while.thanks for everyone's concerns and prayers,much appreciated.