lung filling with fluid

[Granny333]

Has anybody had the surgery to stop lung filling up?

[USIrishcolleen]

Granny333,

I have not but wanted you to know that someone was thinking about you and your situation on the site.

Best,

USirishgirl

[Aprilfoolz1]

hi Granny , I have not had this surgery , wanted to let you know im thinking of you (like US IrishCollen). I'm hoping someone with this experience will log on soon and post a message .

[OceanArtist]

I haven't had surgery for that. Is the fluid plueral fluid or fluid actually inside the lung? I have had plueral fluid aspirated twice in hopes it would help my shortness of breath issue.

[OneLump22]

No. Ouch! 🫣 Not had that experience. My prayers are with you!🙏

[Hotlantaphatz]

Hi Sweetie! I have had pleural effusion with two thoracentis procedures. No surgery. Not sufficient fluid in the pleural cavity to drain.

[Kaydub]

I had fluid drained and a pleural catheter inserted. It wasn’t very memorable other than having to keep the catheter super clean to avoid infection. The annoying part was making sure the bottles came on time because of insurance.

Good luck!