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9:55 a.m. Mike went into V-tach twice this morning. He converted himself the last few episodes. He has an infection, but doctors from Infectious Disease said that he is still a candidate for transplantation. They are treating for antibiotics, and drawing cultures to monitor. He has had some hallucinations, possibly withdrawals from meds that were stopped or ones he is currently taking.

Michael is not a viable candidate for an artificial or mechanical assistive device. They are trying to avoid that completely because of his artificial valve and tear. When he gets his new heart, the valve will be removed as well.

5:30 a.m. Update from Tonja's mother, Riana;
Michael has been awake most of the night, he is confused and asking a lot of questions. The medication they gave him so he could rest, instead wound him up and is making him hallucinate. Saw spiders falling from the sky, thought he was being prepped for transplant. Is not sure at times where he is. At one point, thought he was in a storage room; with all the equipment and stuff still in his room, one cannot blame him. Told me I was as fruity as a nutcake. He did not understand why I am here staying at the hospital and Tonja is flying to Canada. Tonja, is NOT flying to Canada. He did tell me he really likes his nurse, Wes, that is on tonight. Mike just keeps talking away to him, so I guess he decided to clean him up and shave him since he is awake anyway.

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