Cankle-free

Happy to report that Kara is cankle-free today :) A lot of the swelling in her feet and hands has subsided and she was pleased to see her ankle bones again.  She made the ICU loop (2 laps at a time!) multiple times today and is resting easier in the chair, rather than the bed.  Kara is still very uncomfortable taking deep breaths, experiencing pain in her chest and back, as well as the abdomen.  We are hopeful that the tube can be removed from her nose tomorrow as the next step in her progress.  She has a terribly sore throat which is not encouraging her to be very talkative- especially in her sleepy state.  Please send positive vibes to Kara as the days continue to rack up in the hospital...