Uncle Sonny had Dialysis for the 2nd day in a row and will be off for a couple days. His BP was more stable than the day before during his treatment. They put in an arterial line so his gas levels and BP can me more exact and this will keep from having him poked continually(there's not many places left:( They also did a Bronchoscopy to check for bacteria and other bugs. His right lower lobe seems to be most affected. They are hoping to fill up the upper and middle part of that lung and get some pockets to open up below releasing the bad gunk(sorry, can't think of Dr lingo;) They did aspirate quite a bit of the bad gunk around 9pm last night, so we will see how that may help. A lung biopsy is still an option, but they want to try the less invasive procedures 1st. The culture on Valley Fever is still something we are eager to get. He will continue on the ventilator until they can figure out exactly what they are dealing with and he stabilizes.
Brian and the kids went home yesterday and my Mom & Dad got to visit Uncle Sonny:)
I will be back to the hospital this morning, but don't possess a laptop like I did with Robynn, so please be patient with my updates.

Pray On!
S

Wally has been moved from ICU. His wife forever by his side. His pain is constant, but manageable with meds.