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Hi, all,

Thursday afternoon here in NJ and Dad must have just finished up a test they were doing on his lungs and esophagus. A bronchiostomy (sp?) to see how everything is holding up. He has had the breathing tube in for almost 2 weeks and they need to get him off of it.

Since his lungs are still being crowded by his big old belly, they still need to assist him with breathing. So, they will be doing a tracheotomy tomorrow. This sounds awful, but it is actually a good thing. It is cleaner, more natural breathing and easier to wean him from. This is the real goal. They will also be able to get him off the sedative, so hopefully he can chat with us a little this weekend. That would be so nice. We have not spoken to him since before surgery and can't wait to see him smile. We will certainly tell him how many of you are thinking of and praying for him. He will be amazed and thankful. Hugs and kisses to all of you from him. He is worried about you too, so be strong and you can chat with him yourselves over the next few months.

Please pray for lungs, esophagus, reduced swelling and infections "go away"...and that he has a really good attitude about all this recovery he has ahead of him. Yikes.

No worries.....Michelle