Red Tape

Ok, lots of news so I'll try to bullet-point it:

- UAB is ok with transfer, except that Tom is in ICU so it has to be a unit to unit transfer and UAB has no unit beds. There was a lot of back and forth with who OK's the transfer so nothing will happen tonight.

- I think that if Dr. Rutland talks to the Liver Center again, they will find a place for Tom but that won't happen until tomorrow (why wait?? I don't know!!!!)

- If UAB finds that Tom is strong enough for a transplant, they will go ahead and submit his new MELD score which is a 26! This puts him at #2 in his blood group. He would hold that position for a week!

- Tom's ammonia level is fine. They are having a lot of trouble with his potassium level. That is probably why he is so confused and somewhat belligerent. He refuses to take his medicine, he keeps moving his legs off the bed - I'm afraid he will hurt himself, and he really isn't comprehending what is going on so it's a struggle.

So, please pray, pray, pray. I am hopeful Tom will go to UAB tomorrow and God's Will will be for Tom to get a liver.