9 pm
Talked with Dr. Dunn, what a terrific doctor she is.  Surgery was difficult.  Joe's pancreas was in very tough shape.  It took a good deal of time to remove it.  Doctor found a good deal of scare tissue and it was difficult to extract the organ from its surrounding area.  She was however, able to get it out but as you might expect it took almost 12 hours for the full procedure.  The good news is that Joe's pesky pancreas is gone. And i think Joe will be happy to know doctor was very proud of the incision closure she created. 

In the recovery room and expect he will be going up to intensive care unit by 10pm.  Jim and I will be staying at the hospital through the night to give Joe support.  A long day but the good news, Joe is on his way to a better life.

Thank god for transplant doctors.

and as you look at the picture, it is difficult to figure out if mother is the patient?? And my god, do I look like Grandma Stahnke.  Good night all.