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Feeling of Water Trickling Down My Chest After VATS

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becky88108
becky88108

I had VATS surgery for pleural effusion May 31st. About 2 months after I started feeling something like water trickling down my chest, both the front and back. I had a second VATs surgery about 2 weeks ago and I can still feel it. Has anyone felt this and did it go away? If so how long did it take? 

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  • marie_lowe
    marie_lowe becky88108

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    I have been having the same feeling and other noises, started a few months after surgery. I just learned I have another collapse but because Ive had the talc surgery another surgery would be difficult. We are now playing a waiting game. 
    • becky88108
      becky88108 marie_lowe

      Posted

      I'm really sorry to hear that. I hope the collapse resolves itself. I also had the pleurodesis with talc and am worried about another collapse because of the Trickling feeling of water. Did your doctor say anything about what it could be or if it will ever go away? 

  • marie_lowe
    marie_lowe becky88108

    Posted

    In my case I have been diagnosed with LAM. So not sure if the disease caused the current collapse or if I did something that caused it. So Im having to take it easy for 2 weeks, then Xray. If it is a stable collapse I believe I will then put on a med. If not he is talking a surgery where they stick fingers in your lung and expand it. I so don't want that. 

    • becky88108
      becky88108 marie_lowe

      Posted

      I'm sorry I should have been more specific, I meant the Trickling of fluid sensation. Has that gone away yet and if not has your doctor said when it will go away? 

      And I'm definitely praying that you don't need another surgery. Hopefully taking it easy will do it good. 

  • marie_lowe
    marie_lowe becky88108

    Posted

    In my case the water sound is connected with the collapse. So since finding it Tuesday, I have avoided stairs and bowling this week. The noise sounds better. Still hoping no surgery is needed. I just can't imagine a third lung surgery. Need a miracle and a break.

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