Originally emailed 1.11.2011 @ 927PM - Brian Clague
Tuesday:
AS events unfolded we learned that Jon now has some pulmonary clots coming from somewhere in his venous system probably at an injured site. This has serious consequences as it means that he will need to be on a stronger anticoagulant for a period of time until it can be assumed that the remaining clots are not likely to also travel to the lungs. That means five days or more. During that time he remains in his suspended state of sedation with every function managed by the team of doctors and nurses. It is a bit scary. He also cannot move forward and have his fractures fixed while on the heparin. All this time, the big question remains the healing of his lung bruises which will determine his suitabilty for surgery and for ultimate extubation. Alas, there is nothing we can do but hope and pray that the healing process proceeds. There was a scare concerning what was thought to be small amounts of blood in his brain’s water system; but even that was uncertain, and a repeat study shows no further similar changes. That was good.
He hasd many visitors today including Jackie Lemke who is a constant at his side, Steve DeBenedetto, Brian Garcia, Beth Clague, and others I may not realized. A card wall shows him as he is when not working.
Tomorrow is another day. He hope for God’s blessings....
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