Last night, about 1am, Will was intubated again, because of his body had a high level of CO2. The high CO2 levels were caused in part by diuretics he is taking to help his body get rid of fluids he is retaining. This morning the doctors decided it would be best to do a tracheotomy, which would be more comfortable for Will, allow the doctors to wean him off the ventilator easier, and allow him to be more mobile. With all of this, Will has been sedated today and tomorrow they will bring him out of the sedation and begin to reduce the work the ventilator is doing, and let his body resume the work. He will stay in the ICU for a few more days. We will know more in the next day or so.
If anyone would like to send a card or note, you can mail it to:'
M.D. Anderson Hospital
William Cleaver
7th Floor, C24
P.O. Box 300206
Houston, TX 77230-0206
Thanks to everyone who has called, emailed, and sent positive thoughts and prayers our way. We hope this will be the last bump in the road to recovery.
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