Surgical update

Maureen had a procedure done on her left chest cavity today because her left lung was collapsed due to fluid in the chest. The procedure is called a VATS and is similar to the one she had four years ago on her right lung (when we started this blog). The surgery was technically difficult, but went extremely well. There were no complications, but she is being kept in the ICU tonight as a precaution. She is able to talk and is in good spirits, but is currently getting a lot of sedation for discomfort. We truly appreciate everyone's support. Sara and John and Janet Marron were here for the procedure. Please do not try to call the hospital or her cell for a few days as she needs to rest. We will do our best to keep this blog updated again until she is completely stable and back at home. She is looking forward to going home and seeing her grandsons Brenndan and Logan soon. We decided to utilize this blog to share the details of what is going on as it is very taxing mentally and emotionally to retell over and over to lots of people. Feel free to call or text, but please understand if it takes awhile to return your message. Additionally, visitors are welcome in the coming weeks and months - both Maureen and I really enjoy having guests visit.