UCSF Day 2: March 15

Quiet start to day. Art went home to work for the day while i stayed here. Even the waiter at the hotel "encourages" me to eat a little more - i focus on getting a little protein. Peter seems to blink or raise eyebrow appropriately. Waiting mode early on until procedure time. They did an "open" tracheotomy at the bedside - brought the OR to him since he is so sick. After surgery they did a bronchoscopy - able to take a good look down inside the lungs. Per Dr. K, there were "tons" of thick plugs in the right lung - we knew that was the problem lung but they had not been able to do a full bronch in Salinas with him so sick. They will probably look again tomorrow and at regular intervals. I was missing my daily coffee deliveries until one of the kids friends, Kaydee, came by to sit with me after the procedure and then brought us a care package last night. We have been so blessed through this with love and support.