Holly, I was thinking about you today, and remembering when I was in the hospital with the effusion. The best advice I can give you is: when you feel like you can, get up and walk. The sedation I am sure you are on will make you want to lie in bed and you'll sleep a lot which is good. If you are able, when tubes are out, you need to get up and walk around to help your body process the fluids and to get your strength back.

I remember (out of a fog-like stupor ) the nurses telling me i couldn't go home until I could walk the floor of my Unit several times.

Heal well,
Anne

ps: I also remember Tam sending flowers from the old BT forum, and visits from Forum TOSers. It's so good to know others understand and care.