Evening update:
From Shelokov = Chuck's bed can be raised now. To me, this is HUGE. This should help him to breathe more easily.

From Dr. Biederman, "kidney doctor," as he introduces himself: First of all, Chuck's kidneys are great. He is trying to take care of Chuck's swollen state. Honestly, he does not see the swelling as a problem, and firmly believes his kidneys are working perfectly. They are not producing much urine, because his body is trying to conserve liquids ... like it would if he were in the desert. He is now eating, and he is not receiving many liquids into his cells. Dr. Biederman thinks the kidneys are smarter than we are ... and are doing a great job. Now, the swelling, he explained, is a natural occurence. Think of spraining your ankle. It swells and stays swollen for quite a while. Well, some of Chuck's ribs and vertebrae have been broken or cut, and this has caused swelling to occur ... just like a sprained ankle. Thus, he looks like Violet Beauregarde after she tries the three-course-dinner-bubble gum. Here comes the quirky part, ... Dr. Shelokov does not want Chuck to be swollen, so Dr. Biederman is working to make take care of that. Tonight, he will give Chuck some new blood, which should help pull some of the liquid that is currently outside of his cells into the new blood cells. Then, his kidneys can get rid of it.

All is progressing well. I'll update you in the morning! God's blessings to all!!!