Ascitic Drain

[PaulAllen007]

Mum had over 5 litres of fluid drained from her tummy on Tuesday.

It’s has left her very weak. Hospital great monitoring all the time during and after drain. Needed oxygen over night. She was a bit better yesterday.

Feeling we are getting close to the inevitable conclusion to this horrible disease.

Hoping again all odds

Worrying times.

Xx

[MissEd]

Hi,

My mum had ascietes which is how she was diagnosed, she had fluid drained twice

[PaulAllen007 in reply to MissEd]

We all wish you well x

[MissEd in reply to PaulAllen007]

Sorry i didnt finish my post! That was when she was diagnosed. 2 years ago, hasnt come back since, so please dont give up hope for your mum

[PaulAllen007 in reply to MissEd]

Thank you . That’s excellent news xx

[TudorPurr68 in reply to MissEd]

That's how I was diagnosed too

[Yoshbosh]

Hi Paul,

The drains can be very draining, if you’ll pardon the pun. I’m normally quite ‘well’ despite the cancer, and I’m always left feeling weak and shaky afterwards. Hopefully your mum will feel the benefit of it today and maybe be able to eat a little to begin building up a bit of strength again.

Let us know how she goes.

Vicki

[PaulAllen007 in reply to Yoshbosh]

Thanks . On way back to hospital now. Best wishes

[Neona]

I don’t know about drains but sending best wishes and fingers crossed for your mum.

[PaulAllen007]

Thank you xx

[jenny8c]

Having 5 litres removed in one day sounds a lot to me. When I had 9 litres removed it was over several days and the flow was monitored so it wasn't too fast. I think the speed has contributed to your mum not feeling well so I hope that each day she will get stronger and get back to her old self. Best wishes to both of you xxxx

[SuziTench1]

Hiya Paul , I was diagnosed dec2016 grade 3c .. had 6 drains approx 33ltrs in total.. yes tough.. I sid learn that whilst having them I drank and drink that cyclists have which replaces minerals that you lose ( Dehydration).. dont forget whilst draining its fluid. They were great can get from Halfords, supermarkets . Try them . Will lift your Mom . I nearly fainted the 1st time and took dehydration drinks with me thereafter and felt great .. well as best as you can .see my profile ive not let this disease stop me .. chin up all .. blessings to mom too xx. Kick its ass 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

[PaulAllen007]

Thanks and wish you all the best . We back to hospital next . Xx

[Caroles1]

Hi,

I was drained over a week and felt extremely tired, until they gave me 2 blood transfusions and put me on one tablet of Omaprezole and my appetite returned. This was before de baulking.

I was operated on in 2014 and am still here NED.

Please don’t give up hope, there are so many things they can do.

I wish you all the best

Carole xx

[Frankfurt120]

I was diagnosed stage 3c 5 years ago and have had many drains in that time, sometimes as much as 12 litres. I’ve always found the instant relief outweighed the feelings of weakness. It’s something I see as part of the living with cancer. I do this turns out to be the case for your Mum. All the best to you.

[Frankfurt120 in reply to Frankfurt120]

I meant I do hope