November 25th 2011

Well they had moved my dad out of ICU yesterday, but now, not even 24hrs later they put him right back in.  This was because he is still having a terrible time breathing.  They have him hooked up to O2, an I.V.  and Blood thinners.  They have also put in a catheter.  As some of you may know, his abdomen has increased in sized quite drastically over the last few weeks and so they discovered that he has fluid building up in it.  Not sure if it's from the tumor leaking or if it's from something else. They are planning on draining some of the fluid that he has in his abdomen tomorrow.  They may leave a stint in just in case they need to drain it on a continuous basis.  They are hoping this will relieve some pain that he feels, but also relieve pressure on his diaphragm, which will also help with his breathing.  He's very tired, and doesn't talk much.  Mom is doing well considering.  She has been staying with her sister in Kingston.  And my brothers and I go to visit when we can.