Day #4: Movin' On Up...

...to the 5th floor.  Long day for Kara today- I'll do my best to update using my medical knowledge (gained solidly from my friends on Grey's Anatomy)

• Last night Kara spiked a fever that she's been battling off and on all day.  They checked her white blood count which was slightly elevated, but not too alarming given all the events of the last week.
• They removed some tubes today: first the foley (catheter) this morning and later this afternoon the PCA (pain med pump).  She will continue to receive oral medicine for pain management.
• Unfortunately, Kara still has little to no appetite.  She's attempting some soft/liquid foods and drinks- better tonight than all week!  Hopefully, something will start to sound appealing!
• She has become quite the champion walker of the halls- making more laps around the unit- in her double gown/ fox slipper attire.  Fashionista in motion!
• This afternoon they also did xrays to check for fluid in her lungs- all clear.
• And tonight, Kara is waiting for a CT Scan followup.
• ...all while changing rooms and attempting to occasionally close her eyes. EXHAUSTED!

Although she's not on a schedule, I hope the extra hour tonight will offer Kara a bonus nighttime rest.
More soon-