UCSF Day Eight: March 21

I think today I became an unofficial San Franciscan. I boarded Muni with my Clipper card, made my transfer and arrive at UCSF in 30 minutes (only traveled about 2.5 miles). The new place I am staying is wonderful. I went downstairs to a wonderfully prepared breakfast complete with quiche, yogurt/fruit compote and a muffin. Definitely makes a positive start to the day. I can't be in the ICUS between 7:00 and 8:00 so I arrive at 8:00 (unless I am worried or awake). Peter had a busy day. Started with a dye/X-ray study to see if they could use the gastrostomy tube for feedings and get rid of the nasogastric feeding tube. Then he had a drainage tube inserted in the right chest to drain a collection of fluid. Hopefully that will help his oxygen levels by enabling that bad right lung to expand more. They are slowly weaning the sedation- no easy task considering how long he has been on these drugs. He is restless at times but mostly following commands. Another REALLY long day. I look forward to going back to work so I can "rest"!