As you can see, I did bring my laptop to Memphis. I was surprised that I could get a connection since the cath lab is in the bowels of the hospital! I refer to the "C" concourse as the catacombs! Anyway, the connection is good and I'm able to update you.

Dr. Burnett called about 30 minutes ago and said he did fine. His pulmonary arteries responded well to the medicine that simulates the stress placed on them during the transplant procedure. Of course he still has to lay still for about 6 hours, but after lunch and some fluids we will get to go home. We also don't have to come back next week to see Dr. Burnett. He said he's maintaining well enough and he doesn't want to change any of his meds since he's doing so well. He does see Dr. Lan in June and of course if there's a problem he will see him, but as of now, he's free from dr. and lab appointments! Jackie, the transplant co-ordinator has said he doesn't have to have monthly labs anymore, he can go to every other month. So, except for his pro-time to monitor the coumadin he won't have to get stuck as much.

So,this was a "routine" procedure, if any invasive procedure can be routine!

Until next time, thanks for the thoughts and prayers.