Surgery update

Well, Ben is currently in surgery. It is about 2:50pm and they are just getting started on the hernia repair. This could take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. Earlier today, prior to surgery, they tried an art line in his right ankle, although it worked initially, the line slipped and so they knew another attempt would be required. He received boluses of pain/sedative medications to attempt this line, and he did really well with it. Before he got those doses, he was wide awake for some quality time with us this morning. We were able to hold his little hands and look into his eyes to give him a pep talk before all of this today. Our pastors came up to say a prayer with us this morning and Bernie and Connie from church came up to visit also. (Thanks for bringing us drinks and food). Currently we are sitting in the conference room with my mom and dad, Dave's mom, Laure, Kristy and James (Ben's best friends daddy). They told us so far, they have a successful art line in his right wrist and they have placed a broviac line in as well. We will attempt to give more updates as they come. Thanks for the continued support and prayers, keep 'em coming! Kelly