Dad Update - Back in the MICU

So dad is back to the ICU yesterday, again with troubles breathing. He wanted to leave the hospital so badly too. They're not certain just yet what is causing his problem this time. The doctors have ruled out a pulmonary embolism (blood clot) in his lungs. So I guess we have to wait again to see if they can figure out the cause or he gets better....whichever comes first. I leave a week from yesterday to go back to Madison for another visit and I am really looking forward to getting to spend more time with dad.

UPDATE (12/14/08): Dad's been sent back to the oncology wing at St. Mary's. There seems to be no definitive cause for his breathing problems. The doctors think that he might have some cardiac problems, but there isn't much they can do about them right now. He's not strong enough to be able to get through any surgery or heavy procedure. So I guess it's wait and see, and hope that there aren't too many other complications.