Sunday Morning Update

The NG tube is out and they are letting Dad have clear liquids. However, Dad said he didn't sleep much last night so he is very sleepy today. We are headed to the nearest Wal-mart to get Mom's meds refilled.

We haven't seen any doctors today but the nurse said if he continues to improve that he may get to move to the regular transplant floor tomorrow.

Saturday Evening Update

They have moved Dad to the Surgical ICU. This is where the transplant patients usually go after surgery. (Dad had been in cardiac ICU due to the valve replacement.) He is awake and trying to watch the Ohio State game. He is doubtful that the Indians will play tonight since it has been raining most of the day here. He is having some pain but they are keeping him comfortable. He is hoping for at least some liquids tomorrow.

Amanda got home safely. Bill plans to go home Monday.

More later.

Morning Update

We just went back to see Dad. He is still on the ventilator and he obviously isn't happy about that. He is very agitated. The doctors are keeping him sedated so that he will stay still. They are going to switch some meds to see if they can get him calmer. The liver surgeon is pleased with his progress.

His is not awake but is understanding enough that he will respond to commands to squeeze a finger or wiggle his toes.

A specific prayer request would be that the new meds work to calm him, his kidney function would improve and that his blood gases improve enough to get him off of the ventilator.

More later.

Still Asleep

We got to see Dad this morning a little after 9:00. They had just finished an ultrasound. He is doing well. His color is good and he looks comfortable (except for all of the tubes). The liver surgeon that did the transplant was there when Mom and Bill went in. He said that the old liver was VERY bad. He said that they were going to keep Dad asleep for most of today. He is still on the ventilator which is normal after this surgery. He will stay on it until his blood gases let them know it is time to remove it - maybe late today. The normal process is to be in ICU for 3-4 days and then be moved to the transplant floor for 2-3 weeks.

It is a dreary day here in Cleveland. We are just going to be hanging out in the Family Lounge today.