Thank you to everyone!
Dad did well today- surgery went as expected- no surprises.
Mom and I saw him in the ICU twice late this afternoon while he was still sedated and on the respirator. After I went home, she went back and they were starting to wake him up. He saw her and was starting to fight to pull out the breathing tube- that's a good sign.

So the nurse sent her out for dinner and said when she came back he should be breathing on his own and more awake.
I know Mom was exhausted tonight, so I will not talk to her again until tomorrow. But it sounds like all the Pixie Dust and good vibes

have come through once again.
I am working all day tomorrow, but can get back to see him on Thursday. I'll post another update later in the week.
Thank you all!!!!!