Status on GPa Scott Day 2,Thursday, 4-17-08

Dad got up this morning after having been given laxatives to clear the lines and went to the bathroom. Suddenly he became very nausiated and vomited a significant amount of blood. The GI doc was contacted and he came right to the hospital to perform an upper GI scope. He discovered that there were vericose veins in both the esphogus and stomach, an indication that the blood flow through the liver was clogged. He recommended a procedure called TIPS http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0200/0237.asp?index=4956 be done at UW Medical Center. Problem being no beds available for 5 days. He is given 2 units of blood to bring up his levels.