Walter is in the Intensive Care Unit at UCLA. I know – it seems like a déjà vu! But the liver biopsy that was scheduled for Monday, ended up either activating internal bacteria or inserting new ones in the bloodstream (the most likely scenario). Walter felt great before the biopsy, and as soon as he woke up after it, he was shivering and quickly developed a fever, low blood pressure, quick pulse, and irregular heart beat; the sure signs of serious infection. The biopsy thus directly caused it or activated it. But either way, he has another bout of sepsis. The results of the biopsy were inconclusive, and so tonight more tests were scheduled. But first they now have to deal with the sepsis. So far he has spent two days in the ICU, and just now transferring to a regular floor as he is finally no longer in critical condition. Further tests will show if there even is or was a problem with the new liver at all. We had a magnificent weekend in Las Vegas. Walter felt great all weekend as well as Monday before the biopsy. And after it, he was once again close to the edge. I have been driving to and from UCLA and taking care of the home front. I get up at 4AM and go to bed late. Thus the rather brief update this time. But we are hanging in there. Walter ate some food today, and was out of bed walking a bit as well. I will post another update when time permits – and I have news to report. Thanks for hanging in there with us… It is a tough ride and I am sure we are all emotionally raw from it. Please do not blame the doctors or the hospital. Medical science is not exact. Everybody is doing what they can. And bottom line is this: Walter will pull through this one too. Just watch!
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 05:27:19 +0000
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