Update on Mother

Mother had a barium swallow test this morning (I think that is what they called it).  It was quite hard on her...I think they had her down in x-ray for about 4-hours.  She perked up a bit after getting cleaned up and eating something - beef broth and jello (she's on a liguid diet).  They needed to do this test so they could get a better idea of where/what the obstruction might be (if there is one).  We will probably not know more until after Christmas.  I think surgery is still on the doctors' minds.  Maybe tomorrow (Saturday) we can get her walking a little.  Sunday will have to be done in shifts because it is too much for her to concentrate if too many people in the small hospital room.