Procedure Update

I made it through the procedure yesterday. This was my second Thorecentisis. It was a little rougher this time. He went in with the huge needle, fished around for a while, and apparently missed the spot. It felt like he was trying to make a tiny hole with a big dull stick. So he had to come back out, poke another hole and do it again. A tw0-for-one deal. Not sure it was worth it. He sucked out 1.5 liters this time. Last time we only sucked out 1.0 liters. There is still more in there so we may need to go back for more soon. But it worked. I can breathe much better. Although I am still quite sore at the entry site(both of them). I have been up and down the stairs multiple times this morning, each time without feeling like death was imminent. So that is good. Take care and have a happy holidays. -Eric