4 weeks post cabg and back in hospital.

[Barb6374]

Hi everyone it's been 4 weeks since my double bypass.

I've been having breathing issues and yesterday Dr's asked me to go to hospital as fluid on my left lung.

Dr's have just done ward rounds and my left lung is full of fluid.

I could either have a needle put in but it would only drain 1 1/2 litres so I'm having a proper drain to get rid of all the fluid.

I have to be off clopidogrel for at least 5 days so I'm here for awhile.

Has anyone had this done ?

Barbara x

[Hidden]

Hello

I am so sorry to hear this and I have not had it done but sure someone will reply that has

Sending you my Best wishes and hope you are feeling better soon x

[Barb6374 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for your kind words xx

[mattychd]

Oh no, not what you wanted to hear but hopefully this explains all the breathlessness and once sorted, your recovery will be swift. I hope it gets sorted quickly and you’re not in there for too long.

[Barb6374 in reply to mattychd]

Thank you and hope your recovering well .

[jeanjeannie50]

Oh bless you Barb, sorry to hear this. I've not had anything like it done, just want you to know I'll be thinking of you.

Jean

[Barb6374 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thank you xx

[080311]

So sorry to read your post, haven’t had this done, but I am sure you will soon be feeling so much better. No wonder you were struggling. Hopefully it won’t be too long before you are home again and continuing with your recovery.

Sending you lots of hugs Pauline

[Barb6374 in reply to 080311]

Thank you Pauline xx

[Isobel1]

Sorry to hear about your set back Barbara . I did have a chest drain, but because my lung was particularly collapsed . I hope they sort you out soon xx

[Barb6374 in reply to Isobel1]

Hi , thank you . I had chest drains when I woke up from surgery. I'm just wondering what the procedure is like having a drain put in under local anesthetist. Xx

[Tessie28]

Hi, so sorry to hear you are back in hospital. I think it is not uncommon to get fluid on the lung. that will have been slowing you down for sure. Hope it gets drained and sorted ASAP. xx

[Barb6374 in reply to Tessie28]

Thank you. I'm looking forward to being able to brrath properly x

[Barb6374 in reply to Tessie28]

Thank you x

[Isobel1]

Barbara ,make sure the local anaesthetic has worked properly, and tell them if you think it hasn't! and also they are gentle inserting the chest drain , it shouldn't be too bad. Make sure to tell them if it gets painful, and insist they take it gently !I'm such a wimp wondering what would happen, I held onto the nurses arm ! She was very supportive & kind and it wasn't too bad. Just don't be afraid to say if it's hurting. Don't be a Saint Let us know how you get on xx

[Barb6374 in reply to Isobel1]

I will let you know. The dr did say if I feel any pain to let them know . He said I might feel alittle pressure and the lung might feel sore x

[Isobel1 in reply to Barb6374]

Glad he's sensitive to his patients well being . Are they doing it tonight ? Yes please let us know how you are getting on xx

[Barb6374 in reply to Isobel1]

Dr said I have to be off clopidogrel for at least 5 days before he will do it , so today is day 2 x

[Isobel1 in reply to Barb6374]

Okay , sorry I didn't read your post properly . Hope you can just have a good rest for the next 3 days xx

[Barb6374 in reply to Isobel1]

Thank you x

[Retirement65]

Hoping you feel better soon I’m sure you will once that fluid has been drained off and you will soon be home take care 😊x

[Barb6374 in reply to Retirement65]

Thank you x

[Becksagogo]

Hello Barb. I had drains inserted after open heart surgery, under local anaesthetic. The Consultant that performed this was so gentle with me and a nurse assisted mainly by talking to me to keep my mind off things. All I remember feeling was a bit of poking and prodding as they tried to get the drains in. It was difficult for them because I had previously had a drain inserted under general anaesthetic following a biopsy and removal of lymph glands under my arm. The worst part for me was having to lie flat which I find difficult and it makes me anxious. It took a while for the procedure which we didn't start until late into the night but I remember the Consultant staying with me until 11pm and he was back with me at half six to see how I was doing.I've also had fluid drained from my tummy (6 litres in total) and I'm still here and 😃. Good Luck with your procedure. It will make you feel better x

[Barb6374 in reply to Becksagogo]

Hi , thank you so much for your reply. I'm really nervous if it's going to be painful.I also do not like laying flat , makes me abit dizzy, maybe I could have 1 pillow.

So it sound like quite a long procedure, how long after are you allowed home ?

Thanks x

[Becksagogo in reply to Barb6374]

I had other problems which kept me in hospital for a long time so I'm afraid I can't really remember. I do remember though the kindness shown by the Consultant and the nurse who tried their very best . You will be fine x

[Barb6374 in reply to Becksagogo]

Thank you x

[Isobel1 in reply to Barb6374]

Barbara , I'm sure I didn't lie flat when I had my drain put in .

[Barb6374 in reply to Isobel1]

That sounds good , thank you x

[Isobel1 in reply to Isobel1]

You must tell them if you have difficulty lying flat xx

[C66t]

Im so sorry to hear this. I hope you get well quickly hugs and healing.😃

[Barb6374 in reply to C66t]

Thank you x

[C66t]

Sorry to hear you have such a set back. Thinking of you and praying you are home safe and sound soon.😃🌹🌻🌼🌺☘

[Barb6374 in reply to C66t]

Thanks x

[Lavendermay]

Hi barb, yes I had the same problem ten years ago, just weeks after my triple bypass, both lungs affected, and my scar opening up and becoming infected, loads of puss. I first had the needle in my side took of a liter and a half, but not enough, so had to have a drain overnight, don’t worry not as bad as it sounds they gave me gas and air when it was being inserted, not to bad , and I’m a coward,make sure you ask for it , or they probably won’t bother cause there not having it done. And I had a cough for a while which you think will never go , but it suddenly does , anyway I was fine in the end , it took me a year to get properly better, just let life take you along and don’t try to be a hero, do what ever suits you at your pace, I won’t say good luck as you won’t need it , just lots of love,

[Barb6374 in reply to Lavendermay]

Hi good to hear your story. I get instantly sick with gas and air.Dr said because I have soo much fluid I might not feel anything. And afterwards I might feel pain where the tube touches the lung.

He said I would go home with the drain and go back at a later date for them to remove it.

And he hopes it doesn't happen again !! X

[Bishop1]

Hi Barb6347 Sorry to hear you back in hospital with fluid build up. Dr's will look after you. Please take care. You're in good hands. All the best for a speedy recovery x x

[Barb6374 in reply to Bishop1]

Thank you x