March 15, 2009

Today was an on off day, but eventful. The fever has concerned the doctors enough that they needed action today. First they gave him a big dose of antibiotics to try to cure the infection. That will take a few days to really see the difference. They also put a chest tube in his side between the ribs to constantly drain the fluid that is creating the infection. This is the least invasive way to try to control this infection. If that does not work they have to put a camera in his side and search out the fluid and get as much as they can. However, this is pretty intense and the surgeons don't think he is strong enough for that. His blood pressure was on and off today so they had to give him some meds to bring it up. On the lighter side he was having pain in his stomach when the doctors pushed on it but the ultra sound revealed everything was fine, so he could just be bloated and sore. Also he is taking food through his tube and everything is digesting well. He got a little restless and pulled the feeding tube out so they had to restrain him. He is agitated but understands and says he wont do it anymore. So that is up to the nurses. Hopefully tomorrow will bring better news. Keep us in your prayers and thoughts. Thank You.