Time for the morning update! He was apparently awake quite a bit last night because he really doesn't want to stay awake this morning. But his electrolytes are still out of whack, too much sodium and not enough magnesium. Dr. Yip said it's a delicate balancing act right now and mostly caused by the feeding tube. He's added an IV of just water to counter act the sodium, and added the diuretic back. They have been able to take off quite a bit of fluid. I don't know what his weight was this morning. It used to be posted on his wallboard but hasn't been for several days now. I can tell looking at him that his face is thinner and his hands aren't as swollen as they were.

The last 2 chest tubes were removed a few minutes ago. He may not feel any difference except when they turn him since they won't have to deal with those lines. So, another baby step forward. And Tom said that as long as the steps are forward you will eventually get where you are going. But, I'm impatient at times and want to see giant leaps instead of baby steps!