Pneumothorax

[Ragrug]

Hi all

Am back home from my scan and although the biopsy it self went well the

Pneumothorax did not...what a bummer after an hour in my stomach going in and out of the scanner every minute ( used to find the tumour) not a problem but confusing if you don't know what is going on...and for some reason I lost my spanish...to finally be finished to find I had a collapsed lung. After waiting awhile I managed to ask what was going on and was told that the surgeon was running down he corridor by now my breathing was horrible.In comes surgeon me still on the scanner bed..he grabs a scalpel cuts a hole in my chest...has a very large needle and pokes it in and after a rush of blood running down my neck ..the comforting sound of air rushing out and my breathing much better. Dont believe the movies...no biro and swiss army knife is going to do to do the job..

. Back to the ward to my darling daughter...and spent another 3 days connected to a machine to suck out remaining gunk.

Happily back home to my little dog and wait for results.

Did ramble on a bit...sorry had to get it off my chest ha! ha!

Ragrug

[Hacienda]

Wow, Hun, you certainly have been through a Bad time, Thank Goodness you had a very good Surgeon with you first hand. To lose your Spanish, I would hate to lose mine, Did you have the Procedure There? I see your Home and reunited with your loved Dog and of Course your Daughter. I don't live in Spain now, But I have had excellent Ops in Spain , Hip Replacement, Toe alignment, Physiotherapy Excellent. My COPD was Diagnosed when Back in UK 2013. Fingers Crossed for a Positive Result. Carry on being well and Happy Hun. Abrazos y Besos. XXX C.

[Ragrug in reply to Hacienda]

Hola Hacienda

Spanish returned as soon as I saw my girl...thank goodness.

Yes had it all done here and couldn't have been in a better place.Great new hospital and lovely staff.

Just getting ready to sit in our glorious sunshine.We have had a marvellous winter.

Best regards.

[Hacienda in reply to Ragrug]

Estoy muy Feliz por ti Amiga. Great News, I miss the sunshine of my beloved Spain. My Family live in Torrevieja, so I see daily News of the area. I believe your having quite high Temperatures at the moment. Carry on being well and Happy. Much Love . XXX C.

[sassy59]

Wow, that was a lot to be going on with. Glad you’re back home now and wishing you well. Hope your results come through soon. Take care xxxxxc

[Ragrug in reply to sassy59]

Hi Sassy thanks for the good vibes.Happy home in the sunshine.

Best regards

[HungryHufflepuff]

I'm glad to know you're back home after such an ordeal. 🐕 Take care of yourself 💐

[Ragrug in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you

[corriena]

Glad to hear you are home and recovering

[Caspiana]

Oh my goodness Ragrug 😱was it the biopsy that caused it? I have hear bronchscopies can sometimes cause this. How terrifying for you. Luckily the doctor was quick. I hope you get better very soon the there will be no issue with the biopsy. xx 👋

[Ragrug in reply to Caspiana]

Thanks caspiana

Yes it was caused by the biopsy as I also have copd it seems it is quite commom in people like me.

[RoadRunner44]

I'm amazed you still show you have a sense of humour Ragrug, considering all said and done.

Just wishing you a quick recovery. My best wishes go out to you. Chrys

[Ragrug in reply to RoadRunner44]

Thanks

[Oshgosh]

I’m sorry yo had such a horrid experience,I’m glad you’re home. Look after yourself

[Ragrug]

Thank you

[Izb1]

I think they would have needed to see to my heart if that would have been me as Im sure it would have gone haywire. You were very brave and am sure you are so glad to be home and the sunshine is such a bonus, lucky thing . Take good care x