There was apparently a kink in the tube under the dressing. We discovered this in the Chest X-Ray Fiona was asked to do upon arriving at UMMC. Well .. we didn't see the kink in the X-Ray. We just saw a lot of remaining water in the lung.After waiting from 2pm to almost 4pm, they finally ushered Fiona into the room. After removing the kink, they extracted another 1.1 litres of fluid, then reapplied the dressing. Poor Fiona was badly in pain.
The pain wasn't just from the procedure. She also gave herself a bad case of gastritis from taking her Tramidol painkillers without antacids. So back pain plus stomach cramps. So we're home again, and she's taken all the pills to stop the two sources of pain.
Back to the hospital tomorrow, 2pm, for what we planned to do today i.e. remove the tube, then pleurodesis. The latter will be very uncomfortable. Would appreciate your prayers for Fiona.
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