Liu leaves her in the care of a resident and goes out to talk with the baby's parents, Mike and Kathi. But she's still very sick, and we're not certain why. We're working on that, and we'll keep you informed. We'll do everything we can to help her. By noon, the symptoms point toward toxic megacolon.
Immediate surgery is needed.
I'd be interested in knowing where you look for comfort and support. Faith makes a big difference in times like this. Mike looks away, silently. Obviously, he doesn't share his wife's perspective, nor does he care to discuss it with Liu. The doctor makes a mental note to communicate this to his partner, Dave Tellez, who will handle Karrie's case overnight.