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.

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.

A Call

Mom got a call last night saying that a liver may be available and to bring Dad to Cleveland as a back-up. Since Dad is still at the Clinic for tests he was already there. Mom has been staying with our friend Clarice in the Cleveland area. The coordinator also spoke with Dad.

We won't know until sometime late this morning if this is a "dry run" or if he will be having surgery. We will let you all know as soon as we do. Please pray for our peace as we wait to know, for the doctors evaluating the liver and for the family of the donor. Thanks!