Saturday Night

We will be talking with the surgeon tomorrow, yes on Sunday, regarding the possibility of a third surgery.  After going over the last bronchoscope the doctors feel that the patch that was done last week on the trachea has failed.  There is a hole in the repair that is preventing Paul from breathing properly.   They will have to go back in and repair the repair.   I have come to the conclusion that Paul's body really does not like being invaded!

Paul does have a blood clot in his right forearm.   I will be asking the surgeon about the added risks   involved with doing surgery and having the blood clot.  Once agin Paul and I have a list of questions written down.  Once again we will be praying and hoping for a good recovery.

Paul remains on the ventilator because he can not maintain enough oxygen on his own.  He is alert and able to communicate via paper and a marker.   He is sleeping better with more oxygen getting into his body.  He also is keeping his sense of humor which makes me feel that he is still looking to the positive.

Since we will be here at least another week I am going to post the address so tht if any one wants to send a card, he will receive it here.  I will also be getting our mail from home either sent here to the hospital or I will make a trip to pick it up.  Thank you to those who already sent a card, it has made him feel good to look at them hanging on the wall.

Paul Hine 7 West ICU
C/O Keck Hospital
1500 San Pablo Street
Los Angeles CA 90033-5313

Until the next update....
Thank you
Hugs,
Jo and Paul too