3/2

I'm sorry for the delay in posting but we just couldn't fit one more thing into yesterday.  John has been pretty challenged with all of the procedures and interventions but the ICU care has been fantastic and he is beginning to pull through.  The bronchoscopy had to be delayed; John's condition just wouldn't permit it.  Dialysis was started to help pull some of the toxins and chemicals that interfere with platelet function out of the blood.  It can also remove some of the fluid that builds up as a result of all IV  the fluids he is receiving.  That helps his breathing and can even relieve some of the edema that causes skin to break down.  The dialysis has already helped; John's doc will do the bronchoscopy sometime this weekend, as soon as John's condition permits.  That procedure will hopefully identify the culprit so John can get off some of the broad spectrum drugs he is on (they all have side effects) and just be on the things that actually will fight the cause of this infection.  This may sound a little clinical so the good thing to take away from it is that John's condition has improved a lot in the last 24 hours and there is every reason to believe he is going to be able to have the procedures that give him the best chance for recovery.  He continues to be amazing - and a "special case".  Thank you for the outpouring of concern, prayers, good thoughts and help!