Pneumonia

It looks as though Shane may have developed pneumonia.  He had a fever of about 102.4 last night which subsided but then came back this afternoon and hit 103.  He's had a series of tests on his blood, urine, etc., and based on a chest x-ray the doctor is recommending a course of antibiotics for a possible case of pneumonia.  The diagnosis isn't certain, but Shane's surgeon doesn't want to take any chances.  Shane has been on oxygen ever since the surgery because he had general anesthesia and that can affect your ability to breathe afterward.  So, he is staying on oxygen and should be starting his antibiotics as soon as the pharmacy sends his medication up to the oncology unit.  He is sleeping a lot and doesn't feel very good.