Anyone ever had fluid drained around the lung?

[Rachy2283]

So nervous today as hubs is having chest cavity drained.  Such a scary thing.  You need your lungs!! Just wondering if anyone has had this procedure and what to expect.  One good thing is smoking is the least of my worries today.

[sweetplt]

Hi Rachy2283 when I said my morning prayers, I lifted you and your hubs in prayer...you and he have been on my mind for days...I haven’t a clue what draining a lung is like, however, I would think from me having asthma anything that clears out my lungs makes me and my breathing feel better...hang tight hon and keep us posted...~ Colleen 

Gotcha in my Heart and prayers...~

[Rachy2283]

Thank u so much Colleen.  Our Lord is so sweet to send those to pray for us. I'm thankful for your prayers and always your thoughts and encouragement.  Hope you are having a wonderful day!!

[Barbscloud]

Many years ago my husband had fluid drained a couple of time for his congestive heart failure.   They were able to do that bedside.   Don't know how similar this is.  Does he need anesthesia for the procedure?   

[Rachy2283]

I think a local...and did he get better after?

[Barbscloud]

In his case, it was to give him temporarily relief.  But remember, it was for a different medical condition.  If it's done the same, I sat there an watched and my husband didn't seem to be stressed.  Will be thinking of you both.   Please let us know how it goes. 

[Rachy2283]

Will do .  Thank you

[dsprague]

Our prayers are with you hubs, everything will work out okay.

[Strudel]

Prayers for your husband!

[elvan]

Prayers for both of you. DO keep us in the loop.

Ellen