After speaking with Dr. Shelley earlier today, I left a detailed voice message for Dr. Susan Richardson in Toronto, asking for her help in a consultative capacity. Our hope is that she will assist Dr. Shelley with recommendations on performing molecular identification tests for possible mycological pathogens, especially those responsible for causing blastomycosis, histoplasmosis, and similar fungal infections.

Channel Man's condition is still stable this afternoon. He underwent dialysis today and they removed one liter of excess fluid with no complications. He has lost over 30 lbs of water weight in the last several days and now weighs in at a hefty 370 lbs! (his normal weight is around 250 lbs) As extreme as it sounds, this is a normal part of the ICU patient experience. The motto in the ICU is, "You've gotta swell, to get well!" And swell, he did!