My thoracic surgeon, the one that ordered the CT scan, finally called me back. However, he called on a Saturday, and I was sleeping during dialysis so I missed his calls. Plural since he also called my work phone. Basically he said the same thing as my nephrologist: there is fluid in my right lung and it needs to be drained if it’s causing me problems. He also wanted me to call his office today.
I called this morning a left a message with the receptionist. He has two surgical nurses helping him. I usually just speak to one of them but the other one called me back. She said that the doctor was on vacation starting today (maybe that’s why he called me Saturday) and then gave me a synopsis of the CT scan results. Since I told her I was feeling much better since the scan, we decided to wait to see if taking more fluids out during dialysis will solve the problem. Otherwise, if there is still a lot of fluid, they have to stick a long needle in me to drain the fluid. Definitely don’t want that if I can avoid it.
She also said there was another note in the results but she’s not sure what it means. She will consult with the surgeon when he returns form vacation and get back to me. I think it has to do with me feeling and hearing the sternum when I lie flat on my back.
Life with chronic diseases 