Beth's out of surgery

Hi Everyone, Susie again. It's now 1:30PM Tuesday. Beth went into the surgical unit this morning to have a new chest drain inserted. She's been back in her room recovering for a few hours. She is looking good and feeling better, just had some broth and sorbet. Luckily they were able to give a good local anesthesia so she didn't feel much of the procedure. Now they wait and asess again, hoping to get all of the fluid out. There is a slight chance that some clotting may remain but hoping that the drain will clear everything out. If the clots don't leave via the chest drain there is a chance they would need to surgically remove them. Hoping that won't happen. Looks like she'll be here for turkey day, they don't expect to release her until Thursday eve or Friday. Still have a lot to be thankful for. Thanks for checking in!