More good news everyone....THE VENT IS HISTORY The thing came out and he has been talking ever since. Our teenager wanted to know if we could keep a spare at home to shut him up. Tired of parental lectures I guess. The aneurysm is stable. His lungs are improving. I asked the pulmonary specialist for specifics and we were dealing with bronchitis/emphysema exacerbated by congestive heart failure(or maybe the other way around). Its hard to tell which came first. So then the aorta says, "Look what I can do"! He is doing great and the doctor said he will be home soon. AMAZING!!! I asked him he had a message for everyone...he said no, but watch out, I saw the wheels turning. I think he wants to deliver message himself. I just realized I am falling asleep at the computer. Would like to keep going, but am very tired. Got home and my teenager jumped out at me from behind the van. I thought they'd have to put me in the hosp, or the kid which I started throwing things at. I don't think taco bell and donuts for dinner are very heart healthy, do you?

All your prayers, energy and love worked wonders.

deliriously yours, Katspaw