next steps

The leak continues in my lung with no end in sight. The doctors have come up with an idea that will potentially prevent the need of any surgery to remove all or part of my left lung. They will put a probe into my lower left lobe, on this probe there will be a balloon which will inflate the lobe. Once the lobe is inflated they will be able to identify the location of the leak and apply some glue over the leak to plug the hole, and allow it heal. The success rate of this procedure is not great, and there are risks associated with this procedure, but the risks are low. At this point this is the only option we have to potentially avoid surgery. If this does not work, then I have been penciled in for surgery on Monday morning. -Eric