Surgery has begun...

Upon arrival at the hospital, we were literally herded by groups into the pre-op area and assigned a station to finish filling out some final paperwork and change. The training anesthetist missed her vein on the first try...annoying mom a bit. We had a chance to meet the various surgeons and we again went over everything that she had already been told, but it gave her a chance to ask any last questions she had. The thoracic surgeon came in last and we told him that we were all praying for him and the entire team. She went into the operating room at just after 8am. She was a little bit anxious as they took her in and she was given Verced (most patients are given this before surgery) and she relaxed. Although they took her in at 8, the surgery actually started at 9am. We just checked on her progress and there hasn't been any word. We decided not to bother the surgical team to ask for further information. Dan is anxiously awaiting word as we are sure you all are too. We will keep you posted. Love to all.