Something is not right in Loki Land

Upon arriving at home in Berkeley, Mom informed that Loki's condition is worrisome. His blood pressure is up, and his urine output is down. The electrolytes in his blood are somewhat off, in a similar manner as they were a couple weeks ago, when his kidney became blocked. Too much fluid appears to be coming out from his wound. Loki has received a kidney and bladder ultrasound, and we are waiting for the results.

Mom and I are obviously hoping for a quick and easy resolution. We are packing a bag in case we need to go into San Francisco.

Update (10:40 PM): The ultrasound was not particularly conclusive. The urologists do not believe the situation is urgent enough to require action overnight, and more information may become evident in the meantime. Once again, the kidney is producing urine, but it is unclear if enough, or if any, is getting out. Some urine may be leaking though the small holes in the kidney, like where the nephrostomy tube was, and then out through the wound. One possibility is that the surgery was a shock to Loki's system, causing ischemic acute tubular necrosis (ATN). This is a death of the cells that act as tubes and drain and collect urine inside the kidney, sending the urine on to the ureter.

Meanwhile, here is a photo of Loki recovering. Wow, his arms have become a bit chubby.