Dad Update VI

So...they did the TEE this morning (the electro-cardiogram), and determined that it WASN'T a heart valve infection.  They were able to see enough of the heart and lungs that they didn't have to do the scope to test the pressure.

Dr. Flower said that he's still critical, and could still die (a reality check that mom did NOT need to hear...she's really getting more fragile every day).  His heart and lungs are going to continue to get weaker and weaker the longer he lays in the ICU (as well as his leg muscles).

He's still being sedated, and they are going to try to do the tracheostomy tomorrow.  Dr. Flower said that they would then probably move him to the respiratory wing of the hospital where he could be for the next couple of weeks, or several months...

It's going to be a LOOOOOONNNGGGG winter...