Less sedated today

Larry's condition has remained unchanged for the most part. He is still mostly sedated and on ventilator and balloon pump. There was some indication that he might be developing pneumonia due to the ventilator (through x-ray and temperature) so he has been placed on antibiotics. His temp was back to normal by late afternoon. He also had a feeding tube placed last night.

They have been able to slowly reduce some of the anti-arrhythmic medications without incident and continue to mull over options for possible interventions such as bypass or transplant. Bypass was not thought to be an option in 2004 and transplant was not necessary as he was able to function at the level his heart was performing. They have decided to do a study tomorrow to test the viability of a bypass as it might give him an improved quality of life if performed. This will be performed in two parts, morning and afternoon, with results available on Thursday.

Larry's sedation seems to be lessened somewhat and he occasionally mouths responses and moves his arms. Staff have been very reassuring that they are not concerned with his mental status.

We are all keeping in close contact with Peg. She has her cell phone and we've found out how to up her minutes, but we can also reach her at Larry's room and at her hotel. She also has figured out how to send email's on Larry's computer! We had a good laugh when she told us he had written in his day planner under allergies, "Democrats". Might have been more helpful to know actual allergies, but that is the Larry we know and love! We remain hopeful that his heart is recovering and regaining strength and that he will come to back us.