MONDAY, JULY 6, 2009 THE DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES

The difference a day makes! We were so encouraged yesterday, but today...it seemed the bottom fell out. His, was a busy room today with numerous consultations and procedures.

The morning began with chest pain and shaking/tremors. The heart!? - but an ECG said "normal". The transplant doctor came and talked with him, then took his chart for further study. Shortly, the Lab arrived and drew blood. Following them, a nurse arrived to set up an inhaled-antibiotic. Travis said that when he had it before, it caused spasms, so she set up an IV antibiotic.

Before long, the Lab arrived again to draw more blood, followed by an oral antibiotic. However, that dreaded inhaled-antibiotic that was changed in the morning, was given after lunch. Fortunately, there were no spasms. Thus far, there is no word on the type of "bugs" that are causing the infections - waiting for the results of the cultures.

Due to so many medications, he is confused at times, misunderstanding the information given to him. And thus...greater anxiety. He ate little, and communicated little today. However, he managed 4 laps.

As we said earlier, this is quite a change from yesterday. Thankyou to all of you who have Travis and his family in your prayers.

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