03:00 am Update on Tom

The ICU department would not allow us to stay all night with Dad, so everyone went home to attempt a bit of sleep. Dad's fibrillations had seemed to stabilize out but he is still in renal failure and is fighting an infection. The docs still do not know the origin of the infection. He is still on the breathing machine. The plan was to attempt dialysis and see if he would be able to tolerate it.

It is now nearly 3 am and I just spoke to the ICU nurses. They just finished the dialysis procedure. It was not as long a run as is ultimately needed and they were not able to take off as much fluid as desired, but it was a good first run and he did tolerate it. They have added some meds to bring his blood pressure up, and that seems to be working incrementally. He roused when they called out to him and was responsive so that was good. Now they will let him sleep again and we'll see what the morning brings.

I must mention that just before Dad went in to surgery, he was so surrounded in love and good wishes, he really felt positive about this. He was visited by so many friends and family. And he was especially grateful for the telephone calls from his brother Richard. God bless you all, and thank you for your continued prayers.

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Anonymous said…
Hi Toodles,
Lora forwarded this information to me and I want to let you know that I love your parents very much and praying for your Dad. You all hold a special place in my heart, you always have and always will. I will also request prayer for your Dad tonight when I attend service tonight at Temple. Please give your parents my love and prayers. Peggy (Wilson)
Saturday, April 01, 2006 1:54:00 PM
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