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Hello!
My husband is two weeks post op from a tricuspid annuloplasty. When he left the hospital he was told that he had some "fluid on the lung", but this was common from heart surgery, and that it would clear up on its own.
He had another chest xray today, which shows a moderate effusion. He has become somewhat short of breath. His back is "uncomfortable". The Dr. has told him to increase his lasix for a couple of days. FYI - He has lost 12 pounds from his presurgery weight.
I would really like to hear from anyone with knowledge as to (1) how long this might take to clear up and (2) at what point do they decide to drain it.
I would really appreciate anyone's information.
Marybeth
My husband is two weeks post op from a tricuspid annuloplasty. When he left the hospital he was told that he had some "fluid on the lung", but this was common from heart surgery, and that it would clear up on its own.
He had another chest xray today, which shows a moderate effusion. He has become somewhat short of breath. His back is "uncomfortable". The Dr. has told him to increase his lasix for a couple of days. FYI - He has lost 12 pounds from his presurgery weight.
I would really like to hear from anyone with knowledge as to (1) how long this might take to clear up and (2) at what point do they decide to drain it.
I would really appreciate anyone's information.
Marybeth