Monday - Update (4/30)

After the second surgery, Dad had his NG tube replaced (through his nose, into his stomach). It is very uncomfortable. It was in when Allie and I arrived today, but was removed before we left late this night.

Dad was having some difficulty breathing, and had a nagging cough. I spoke to one of the doctors; he mentioned that there is a lot of fluid building up in his lungs. This began when he was taken off the respirator. It worsened after Allie and I arrived. Fluid in the lungs can be caused by a number of reasons; the primary reason for Scott is his high blood pressure. Tonight it maxed at 226/97, which could easily push fluids through the lung's thin membrane. The doctors are working to lower his BP, and was down to 187/77--still enough to prevent the fluid from draining out.

The doctor mentioned that there are a number of options if the lung fluid does not dissipate--one of which is for Scott to be put back on the ventilator. This would be a step in the wrong direction, but would allow his body to heal.

If the fluid lessens, they hope to move Scott to a personal room tomorrow and re-start physical therapy. 

He is still very groggy from him second surgery. We hope tomorrow is a better day.

Adam