"We know nothing"

In the words of Inspector Clousseau in Pink Panther, "Here's an update- We know nothing,  you are now updated." It is most frustrating and such a relief at the same time. We had a visit with "OUR" cardiologist (finally, but still not "OUR" surgeon) this morning. It was good to see his face-he is like a grandfather and quite a comfort to my soul! He really feels like this whole fever thing is cause by post peri-cardiotomy syndrome, which is fluid around the heart or sternum after surgery. It not totally conclusive, but it's pointing to that. They took blood again today to make sure there is no infection with the cow valve they put in. Jake has no veins left. The catscan showed some fluid this morning, so maybe we are getting somewhere. They said it's not very much, but could be the cause of the fever since they can't find anything else brewing.  Jake has no energy after fever for 9 days. At 4 this morning it was 99.9, so that's good it hasn't spiked above 100 since we've been here, but it's still low-grade which just makes him feel lousy, not to mention low-spirited! 

Please continue to keep us in your prayers for answers and a course of treatment.