anybody have a thoracentecis?

I have a pleural effusion and having this procedure tomorrow. Anyone who has had it please clue me in. Im a bit scared at the moment but will help me breathe so must forge ahead--thank you

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CheriVanilla · 70-79, F

had procedure--hurt like hell--took out about a qt--off rt lung--I feel better--