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Feeling of a Water Trickling Down My Chest After VATS surgery

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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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  • Anonymous111
    Anonymous111 becky88108

    Posted

    What was the cause of your effusion?
    • Anonymous111
      Anonymous111 becky88108

      Posted

      Its likely that there is a small volume of fluid left. This is probably what you’re feeling. If the endometriosis has been completely eliminated - this fluid will gradually be resorped.

      Are you going to be reviewed by your Respiratory specialist? 

    • becky88108
      becky88108 Anonymous111

      Posted

      I went in for an X-ray a few days ago and was told there was no fluid there. He also told me everything looks fine and there's nothing else he can do for me. So I'm not sure what else to do because this dripping feeling is really uncomfortable 

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