Pneumothorax...huh??

This word sounds more like a derivative of Anthrax, then it does a collapsed lung.
Well, he's back. This is #4 in 4 1/2 years, and frankly it's getting a bit old to him at this point.
Luke complained of chest pain Tuesday night and Wednesday day, then after a Dr's visit and a brief check in at Dr's Hospital Manteca, he was off to Stanford (our home away from home). He has not required a chest tube this time (he's excited for that), but they have seen a bleb (or more) on his left lung and are planning on doing surgery on Monday. They will remove the bleb(s) and do a pleurodesis on his left lung. In 2006, he had blebs removed from both lungs and they did a pleurodesis on his right side, but Dr's have avoided doing one on the right side, so as to avoid any potential complications when heart surgery would be required. The feeling now is that the recurring "pneuno's" need to be avoided and they will just have to deal with the pleurodesis when they get to that point.
Luke continues to amaze and inspire those around him. He has maintained a positive attitude and other than his strict opposition to getting another chest tube, he has been very understanding of what has to happen and is ready to get it going.
We are very thankful for the outpouring of love and support that surrounds us during these challenging times and we are very grateful for everyone's thoughts and prayers.
More info as it comes.

Ken