Not much to report today.
Sandra and Aunt Peggy spent the afternoon at the hospital, and Sandra will be spending the night tonight.
In preparation for removing the ventilator, the pulmonary specialist ordered a series of x-rays of Jack's lungs and throat. While he was not "alarmed" with the results, he was concerned that they were not what he had hoped for. So, he ordered the vent turned down further, with the idea that if all goes well overnight tonight, they will probably get him off the machine tomorrow morning. We are all very hopefull that he keeps to that schedule.
Not much more movement on the kidney function, however, the dialysis machine did, according to the nurse, John, remove a LOT of fluid from Jack's body today. You can tell that it's working; his face, arms, and hands don't have that "puffy" look, and he has good color in his face. Sandra thinks he's feeling better, even though he can't say that.
We'll hope for more progress tomorrow, and let you know when the breathing machine is GONE!!!
Chip
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