Jerry just got out of a 6 hour surgery. The artery was clamped and the surgery "went as well as hoped for". The surgeon noted that the artery is very weak so the danger is not past. There is talk of another surgery to strengthen the artery but it would have been too much to do it today.
So, all in all, good news but with a wait and see side issue. He is expected to be in ICU for around 2 weeks until they have a better grasp on where this is heading.
I will update if things change. Thank you all for your prayers and good thoughts. I have absolutely no doubt that you made a difference.
God bless.