Date: Wed, 08 Dec 2004 14:43:33 -0500
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>
From: Elspeth Kovar <ekovar at worldnet.att.net>
Subject: [WSFA] Re: Jack Chalker in hospital - more
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at WSFA.org>

At 11:50 PM 12/7/04, Sam Pierce wrote:
>A Bi-PAP is just a device to control breathing for those of us
>suffering from apnea. The Bi-PAP differs from the more common CPAP in
>that it maintains a positve pressure during the exhalation, although
>lower than the inhale.  Mine is 5 psi/12 psi.  If they are not
>considering surgery, it's probably not that serious.  Not good and
>likely due to Jack's weight and previous smoking habit.

Steve Chalker has added the following to Jack's website:

www.jackchalker.com

>December 7th, 2004, some important information: This
>is not Jack Chalker, this is his son Steven. Dad has
>had problems lately with his leg and yesterday he went
>into the hospital. This evening Mom (Eva Whitley) and
>me went into his room and he was sleeping. He is in
>Fair Condition according to the nurse, but I have bad
>news: He has congested heart failure. His heartbeat
>has been moderating between 50 bpm and 90 bpm but
>mostly in between 50 and 65. This does mean that his
>new book
>will be delayed but I have the feeling he will not
>die. Everyday I will be updating his condition and
>keep you posted. Click here to leave a "Get Well Soon"
>message/comment for Jack and I'll see to it he'll get
>all the messages from his fans. I've already got two.