There was an update about Joe on the SCTA site:
09/02/09: Just wanted to let everyone know that Joe's bypass surgery went extremely well so far today. The surgery was about 6 hours long and he was not put on the bypass heart pump. His doctor has the ability and knowledge to do this without stopping the heart. Also, he was off the ventilator before coming out of the operating room. He is very groggy, sore and pretty much out of it for today. But, if all goes well, he will be home in about 3 days or so. Thanks for all your prayers and pray for the post operative care and recovery as it will be a long. And if any of you know Joe at all, you will know he is a hard person to keep down. Once again thanks again, Suzanne Law