March 12, 8:30p update

Just a quick update to let you know some positive news. Linda had a TEE (Tran Esophageal Echocardiogram) about 4:00p this afternoon. This is a procedure where they insert an instrument with a camera on the end down your esophagus so they can get a good look at your heart.

Linda's heart had been operating at about 50% of normal since she was admitted to the hospital so they wanted to check closer for any possible damage. The result of the test today showed no damage (holes, plaque, infection, etc.) and that her heart has actually improved over the last few days to where it is now functioning at approximately 62% of normal.

Now she's finally back in the hyperbaric chamber for her 90 minute treatment. The doctors call it "taking her for a dive" because it is similar to scuba diving down to about 50 feet below sea level or 2.4 atmospheres.

Well kids...there's your science lesson for the day. :-)

Until tomorrow...