Yesterday afternoon, we were able to take Lizard Loaf home from the hospital. Out of all the possible outcomes he could have faced, this was probably the best. It turns out that he is aspirating liquid into his lungs when he eats, which explains the fluid in the lungs, which explains his low oxygen levels, which might explain his body temperature drop and his other problems. He's still on oxygen for now, but we hope that by adjusting his food (thickening it so he doesn't aspirate it), we can resolve the aspiration problem. Now if we can just get the existing fluid out of his lungs. . .
For now, it's good news, and we are happy that our boy can be at home with us, instead of at the hospital hooked up to monitors. More as things progress!
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