I'm so sorry to hear this, Kimmy. I'm sitting here trying to think of something to say to make you feel better and I'm at a loss for words. I know you are probably so frightened for Andy and scared quite a bit yourself. Hang in there! I'm sure everything is going to be just fine.

I've had my share of surgeries and the only thing I can think of to tell Andy is to try and relax. I know that sounds silly but I find that if I can mentally calm myself down and make my body completely relax that things seem to go so much better and be less painful. I hope that you are able to be there with him before he goes into surgery too. It always helped me to have Alden's hand to squeeze whenever I needed too and also to make me laugh a little. Also, tell him not to be afraid to tell or ask the nurses if he needs anything. They are there to help him and make him as comfortable as possible.

Will the surgery repair the lung and then everything is expected to be ok? I sure do hope so. This is supposed to be such a happy time for you both and I hate that you are having to go through all this. I'll be thinking about you both and keeping you in my prayers.

{{{BIG HUGS}}}.......Robin