Asities

[1916]

Evening lovely ladies.

Just an update had my drain on Tue they removed 7 litres pew .

Tummy is still swollen how long does it take to go down? Apart from that I had lost over a stone with not eating!!

Anyway lovlies look after yourselves with peace of mind and some positivity.

Love to you all

Ann xx 🦋

[Caroles1]

Hi Hun,

Can’t remember how much Ascites I had removed.....but a lot. They gave me Omaprezole, and blood transfusions (2) one tab a day, ask if that is appropriate for you ? and my appetite returned, just a bit, better than nothing.

Just wish you all the best,

Carole xx

[1916 in reply to Caroles1]

Thanks Carol.

I'm at clinic this week I will ask the question many thanks.

Ann 🦋 xx

[LittleSan]

Hi Ann, I had a drain last week and it went down more or less straight away. I've had another one this week (only 3 litres this time) and there's no perceptible difference in my tum just in my ability to move. Xx

[1916 in reply to LittleSan]

Thanks little san

Ann xx🦋

[recurrentovc]

It usually takes 2 to 3 days for my fluid levels to reduce completely after a drainage, however mine reaccumulates from then again.

I usually have a tap before the volume reaches 4 litres as it is less strain on my body and easier to recover. ( Every 15- 21 days) I try and support my kidneys and liver function to slow the swelling as much as possible.

I know there is risk with each drainage, but I think that the pressure on organs with that much fluid is more harmful.

[1916 in reply to recurrentovc]

Hi recurrentovc

O dear you go through the mill bless you

Love Ann xx🦋

[bluepeterella]

It's hard to remove all of it because it can pool in 'pockets' that the drain doesn't reach. I had 7.5 litres drained but still had more left - however the relief was wonderful and I was able to eat and breathe again, luxury. I had to stop myself from overeating because my stomach wasn't used to coping with normal amounts of food any more.

After that, the body can start to reabsorb the rest of the fluid but that needs to be helped along with chemo, usually. Alternatively the tumours carry on producing more ascites.

Fun all the way.

[1916 in reply to bluepeterella]

Hi bluepeterella

O yes an upward battle to feel somewhat normal!! Thanks for reply.

Ann xx🦋

[Gemimablackvelvet]

I had 8 litres drained 2018 May and op in September. My tummy still hasn’t gone down. Still get a pain in my left ovary but I’m told it’s normal. I’m quite aged so my tummy may never go down. I hope yours will.

Love to you

Angela xx

[1916 in reply to Gemimablackvelvet]

Hi Angela

I never had it with diagnosis 2 half years ago its flared up with change on scan

I have 2nd chemo fri hopefully so hope it helps.

Ann xx🦋

[Gemimablackvelvet in reply to 1916]

All the best with your chemo on Friday. I have mine on Monday 23rd. Not sure it's a good idea so close to Christmas but scared stiff a delay cold have an effect on the results.

My love to you

Angela xx

[Cynthia18 in reply to Gemimablackvelvet]

Waiting that long to be drained is horrible! My goodness how uncomfortable that must of been.