Yes dear - did that. Since you've already been tapped, you already know the kind of pain you will be dealing with - not so horrible. They stick the tube in, pull the fluid out, spray a talc and then leave the tube in for a few days. The worst part for me was when they pulled the tube out. Take an Atavan and a pain killer about a half hour prior. Some people don't experience pain and some do - I did. Best to be prepared. My breathing became increasingly better with each day thereafter. I painted my daughter's bedroom (by myself) about a month or so afterwards. So many people are frightened about this procedure, but from my experience I can tell you it was a GREAT thing in helping me get on with my life!!!! You can e-mail me at
madubois63@aol.com if you have any specific questions...