I know you don't. And one can argue either way whether or not you should be buggin him, regardless of what he even thinks.
But the fact is you are ignoring his last post and lighting him up while he's in ICU.
Maybe it's best not to try to argue or justify yourself, just read what I wrote and let it sink in.
As usual, KVBer is right.
Wait for him to reply now. This is the etiquette when someone is in the hospital.
You can ask their family or friends for an update, but not the actual patient.
Again, this is the adopted universal etiquette.
no one needs their phone buzzing while they are in a triple bypass surgery.
it could startle the surgeons.