Update on Jim

Jim was in the hospital getting TPN and doing well. Physical therapy had him up and walking! Felt so much stronger and better being on his feet, even with a walker. Until Friday evening!
About 8 pm started running high fever, 104.2. got it down, gave him Tylenol and ice packs in bad places and he did fine all night. Sat am ran another fever of 102.5. Same thing but took more blood for cultures and added a broad spectrum antibiotic.. watched football, but by 7 pm was not responsive and when they took internal temp it was 105.2. They RUSHED him to ICU, gave more Tylenol and put him on the cold blanket. Temp came down within about an hour to 104, then gradually down to acceptable. Keeps going up and down a little, so he's still in ICU and they turn the cold blanket on when needed..
Finally, today, we have an answer, sort of. Staph infection caused by Gram Positive Cocci aerobic. No definitive answer as to where infection is located, but might be left lung or in his MediPort.
He's still fighting; his breathing sounds very harsh to me. Dr says most congestion is in his throat, not his lungs.
He's incredibly determined. Back pain is better, I'm staying with him almost 24/7, but have a little relief for a few hours today so I'm napping and doing laundry!
We welcome all prayers.
Sally