Layton had his labs this morning and his creatine was down to .6 - better, but the doctor still wants to see .5.  Layton's ultrasound revealed that his kidney was still retaining some fluid, and the doctor said that this is normal after the supra-pubic catheter removal.  When the stint was removed, (came out with the catheter) it scraped the ureter walls a little and caused just enough inflammation in the ureter to create a bit of a blockage.  This is okay as long as it is watched; it is common and the swelling will go down.  

In order to help get his creatine and Prograf levels down, we need to go back to the day hospital for a little extra hydration to help the kidney flush out the Prograf.  We will be there from 1:30 pm-5 pm and then they will re-check his labs.  If his creatine goes up, they need to do something about the blockage/swelling - possibly surgery.  If the creatine goes down, they will up our daily fluid intake and keep flushing his system.

Layton has been a great sport.  He doesn't complain at all about the amount of time spent at the hospital.  As long as he has his "CARS" he is happy.