So today was interesting. AJ received 4 x-rays because they noticed pockets of air in his lungs. One of his chest tubes was leaking and possibly could have caused the air. They put him on half a liter of oxygen in order to try to blow out the air. However, that did not work. This evening they decided to take out 1 chest tube and place a smaller tube in the same place. They sedated him and completed the procedure bedside. The cardiologist stated that she noticed a significant difference in his x-ray after the procedure. Hopefully, his other 2 chest tubes will decrease in drainage so those can also be removed. Otherwise, he is doing well. They stopped his Ativan today and he seemed to be much more comfortable without it. We hope that these tubes will not cause him more harm than benefit. Only time will tell.