Monday January 2nd, 10:30

Dr. Townsend continues to be encouraged by Papa's slow but steady progress. He has decided to implement the tube feeding, which will bypass his stomach and go directly to his intestines. This will give him more nutrition which is needed for his recovery. He is still on dialysis, which is continuing to progress well... taking off more fluid than he is receiving. Removing a net of 200 cc's per hour above what is being put in. Rested all night on vent but today have decided to try to wean him from vent slowly.