Did I say piggy-back?

I meant pigtail. My brain is fried. This is what a pigtail drain looks like:

It was a nerve-wracking day. One of the docs was becoming very concerned about John's condition. They had given him plasma and platelets during the night, but his blood still wasn't thick enough for the radiologist to insert the drain. And the volume of fluid in his body was increasing, causing a strain on his kidneys and respiratory system. The doc called in the doctor from the Transplant ICU who evaluated him and determined they would be able to do the drain in the ICU.

Aunt Esther and I were able to see John after they drained the first litre. I say the first, because when I called around 9:00 pm, he was on #4. If you think that's a lot of fluid, that's because it is! We stayed till the hockey game was over (Go Pens!). His vital signs are okay. Heart a little high, but his blood oxygen levels are respiration rate are good. He will remain in ICU for a couple of days, then move to regular room where they hope to be able to finish evaluating him for a transplant.

Tomorrow Anita and Walt will visit John. I am exhausted. I need to spend some time with the dogs, do laundry and just rest. I'll go back on Monday. Thanks SO much for your prayers!