So just when we started bragging about how great Dad is doing (goes to the gym daily) and how awesome it was that he hasn't had to be re-admitted to the hospital since coming home in early Feb., here we are. Dad came in yesterday for a regularly scheduled broncoscopy and biopsy but his docs weren't able to finish when they noticed his o2 sats kept dipping during the procedure. Long story short, some ultrasounds revealed a blood clot in his calf - part of which had traveled up to his new lung. The good news is that they caught it in time and now have him on meds that will dissolve them and hopefully prevent anymore from appearing. The bad news is that he'll be in the hospital probably til Sunday morning, along with now having to add some injectible meds to his daily pile of meds as well as more frequent visits to the clinic for blood draws.
Needless to say, it's reminded all of us of how fragile his condition still is, despite his positive attitude along with the "oh, I'm fine's" and contagious smile. We'll keep you all posted and continue to be humbled and grateful for your many prayers and financial contributions that have kept him here with us a little longer.
