Lung Drained

I just arrived home from the hospital. Gary was kind enough to spend the entire time at the hospital with me. We arrived a little early so had the registration and blood work done before it was busy. The procedure was done in outpatient and I went in on time. It didn't take very long. At first they did an ultra sound on both lungs and the doctor then did an ultra sound on the right lung and I imagine marked where he wanted to put the needle. The needle went in with a little pinch and was there till all the fluid was drained. They put a bandaid on the little hole and took me to X-ray to make sure no damage was done to the lung. I went from there back to the outpatient area where I was served lunch and had to stay for an hour and a half with a machine checking my vitals. Right now I have no pain and don't expect any unless something is wrong.

No showering till tomorrow afternoon and taking it easy for the rest of the day. I'm still coughing but I think it'll take a while for my lung to fall back into place. I have to correct that the fluid was between the lining and the lung.

I'm going to lie down and do what I really do best...take it easy.