Update June 22 ,Tuesday, 1:34

Hi all; Slow progress in regard to the lower GI issue. Linda spent an uncomfortable night with stomach problems and the lower GI difficulty. Thus, not much sleep. But, she was taken off oxygen and, now, has only one port for injections, and, can get around a little better without all the wires and tubes hindering her. An echocardiogram and x rays of her chest area were performed this morning. We expect everything to be normal. The doctor uses the information from these tests to determine the fuctional status of the repaired valve and the clarity of her lungs ( absence of fluid ). Linda is still taking a lot of the med used to pull fluid from her system. Maybe, this can be discontinued, or lessened, if, today's tests warrant such a change. Still looking forward to a release date. But we do not, of course, want to leave too early- before she is ready. But hospital life is an experience Linda has had and wants it to end. Most staff at the hospital have been very attentive and kind. We've had a few blips with a couple of folks, but, too few to matter. Again, thanks, for the kind concern, notes and comments. John