I read thru the thread and will try to answer the questions I remember. I spoke with mom this afternoon. She has pneumonia in both lungs and there is a question of her heart, but nothing can be confirmed until the other condition is cleared. No surgery was mentioned, just doing some tests in the next day or two. The doctor originally said she would be hospitalized for a couple days, but she isn't planning to go anywhere soon. She's in one of the Kalamazoo hospitals. If I heard the name I'd know, but I don't recall at the moment. Mom has had a terrible time with allergies this year, having an allergic reaction to a new inhaler as well. When that happened, things just didn't get better for her.
One of her sons is at the house keeping things in order with her husband, mother, and all the critters. So that is covered for her. He leaves for a few hours each evening to make the long trip to the hospital. That might back off when she is more stabilized, but it works for now.
I told her I'd call again in a day or two. I don't want to interfere with her recovery calling too often because we don't know when to stop talking. I'll let you know if I learn more.