I had the pleural effusion - they had to tap the space for fluids twice. I was in the hospital 10 days for this - it took so long to build my strength back! This happened after I was released from hospital for my rt. rib resection. The left rib resection went without incident. It's highly likely that a failed surgery I had in the same area, by an inexperienced Dr., left the rt. lung weakened.


Hang in there holly, go slow, and congrats on the fast results!!
Anne