Ivan Today:

 

                                                                                                          May 1, 2012

I went up to the hospital to see Ivan after teaching my ESL student. He was extremely fatigued, but his fever is considerably lower, and often without requiring Tylenol. They

are not certain he has pneumonia and did another x-ray today. They also tested him for malaria and that came out negative, however the results for the test re Dengue fever will not be back for a few days.

They are using a nebulizer with oxygen to help break up the stuff filling his lungs. One nurse told Ivan his left lung sounded much better today. He says he is breathing much more comfortably but during my visit he was very weak. He cycles into different states of strength and energy throughout the day but tends to feel best in the morning. He is still enjoying a private room, and though he wants to come home, he realizes it is important to get a diagnosis (if in fact they come up with one) and to feel stronger. He also wants more treatments so his breathing continues to improve. Dr. Myhill Jones stated he has asthma.

Currently he only has energy for short stay visitors but appreciates all the notes

and expressions of concern and love.  

I hope he has a reasonable sleep tonight, and will report in tomorrow.

Evi