He had his first meal last night and it was all liquid. Chicken broth, grape juice and jello. Through the night, he has had really bad hiccups and it has been very painful for him. All of the tubes have been removed except for the one that drains the fluid from around his lungs. He still has quite a bit of fluid along with some inflamation, which the doctors say is totally normal. I've got pictures to post as soon as I get access to high speed internet. We are still traveling, heading for Oklahoma and gonna eat some "Bodacious BBQ" with some friends. Today they finally served him solid food for breakfast (eggs, toast, frosted flakes cereal, and also butter and syrup). My sister asked them if all the heart patients get this kind of food, but we think they must really want his business again. For lunch he had chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli, and some rolls (mmm mmm). Maybe that hospital food isn't so bad after all. : )