Thursday, July 14, 2011

Day 10 - Mid-Morning

Good Morning, All;

Unfortunately, there's not much change in Jack's condition this morning, from yesterday.  His blood pressure continues to fluctuate more than normal, and the doctor is going to give him two more units of blood this morning.  The pulmonary doctor says that his blood pressure is being driven more by "gravity" than by the heart, and the fluid that continues to build in his system is creating issues with both his breathing and his kidney function; neither of which are improving as we had hoped.

In summary, the doctors have told us that he is "very sick", and in spite of all that is being done to help him, we're just not making any progress. 

Sandra has asked to speak with his doctors today (pulmonary, kidney, and heart), in hopes of getting a more accurate "picture" of his current condition, and what the prognosis is for recovery.  We continue to be very worried about him, and we thank you all for your continuing thoughts and prayers.

Chip

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