Kate Update - Thursday 9:00 pm 12/14/17


Friends of Kate,

Well, we don't have much to report out regarding the past two days.   Katie is continuing to improve at a fast rate.   The neuro team came in around 6 pm tonight and said her head and incision is looking very good and there isn't any obvious increase in fluid build up on the right side of her skull. 
All this leads them to believe they will be releasing her to inpatient rehab on Friday or Monday.

Members of the rehab team on the 8th floor have been coming down the last couple of days and accessing Katie.  They think she is doing well and they are leaning toward recommending her stay on the 8th-floor rehab unit be a week long.    This would mean that she could be discharged from the hospital prior to Christmas.  What a great present it would be to find Katie under the tree! 

Earlier today, Katie was sharing about her future.  She shared that she is "hopeful for a complete recovery and the attitude to do what it takes to get there".   I think that is exactly what we all a can be hoping for right alongside her.

We will update you all when we know any next steps!  Thanks again for your loud and unified voice on Katie's behalf. 

   

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  1. UnknownDecember 15, 2017 at 6:06 AM

    This is amazing and fantastic! What good news! Can't wait to see her come home. Indeed, what a gift to your family that will be. She is always in our prayers.

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