The chest tube is in. The fluid that came was mucousy and just slightly bloody. They doctor was encouraged by that because he said it was a good sign that there was not more blood. Right now they are thinking that maybe when they pulled the first tube out they ripped off a scab and that is where the fluid came from.
They said if this is the case then the fluid they drained off will be all of it and then there will be no more drainage and they will be able to take the tube out in the next day or two.
We are still waiting for the orthopedic doctor and the MRI.
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Whew! That is a relief! I hope he is right and progress will continue on smoothly. Also anxious to hear with you what the orthopaedic doctor has to say and MRI results. Hang in there, Lindsay!
Thanks for the updates, Heather. You are becoming quite good with medical terminology. You will amaze Lindsay when this healing journey is all said and done.
Cindy Tendall
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