Update

My pulmonologist is back today after being out sick all week. It seems he had a medication reaction to Levitor rather than an illness. He has decided, because of the location of the air pocket, to wait a week to see if my body absorbs the air. He said it should. I asked if there was something to help with the inflammation and he said yes, he could give me steroids, but that might undo the procedure. If, next week, the inflammation hasn't gone down, then he will start steroid treatment.
The good news is I can go home as soon as the cardiologist releases me, which could be as soon as Saturday. The bad news is I am to speak as minimally as possible. I had noticed that talking a lot left me tired and winded, but I didn't want to admit it to myself since I enjoy gabbing so much. He suggested only limited visits from people, if at all. I guess this is a small price to pay to get to go home. So, dear friends and family, I am going to have to communicate with you all through email and blogs.
Once home I am still on rest and minimal activity (brush teeth, comb hair) - but the change of scenery will be great!
As a whole I feel pretty good. My intestinal system is still a bit out of whack, but seems a bit better each day. I look forward to being home where I can sit in my comfy chair, lay in my comfy bed and hug my comfy husband :-).
I so enjoy reading your comments and am so honored and amazed that so many are lifting me in prayer. Love and blessings to you all, Jacque