The latest update... as of 12 noon!

We are still sitting here and doing well.  We have eaten lunch and had a chocolate and caffeine fix.  Grandma Walker, Dads mom would be proud!  :) We have talked to the nurse 2 times, both with updates and good news.  Dad is doing well.  They figure that his procedure will last another 2 hours.  They got a late start with the surgery because the anesthesiologist had a hard time with the epidural.  We are hoping that it will continue to work well so that he will not feel pain and be comfortable for the next few days.  The nurse also mentioned that the Dr. was able to send in samples of the pancreas to the lab. Dr. Traverso will have a preliminary diagnosis before he closes the surgery.  He will share that information with us when we talk to him after the surgery.  Continue the happy thoughts and send the good vibes this way!