@caligali Hello Barb, and welcome to our Connect forums. I went through the evaluation process for a double lung transplant back in Dec. of 2016. I am eligible for a transplant, but was put on the 'deferred' list, which means I don't need a transplant right this minute, but will likely need one in the future. It is possible that I may need one suddenly, so they wanted me already approved for it. They DO recommend that you live within 20 minutes of the hospital when you are actually on the waiting list. I personally know people who moved from N.Y. who are not on the waiting list yet, but wanted to get established in the community already. They sold everything and left family. Many others wait to make the move as their health worsens, they usually rent an apt while they wait. Then, you must live within 20 mins of the hospital after the transplant for 3 to 6 months. That is so you can be nearby if rejection starts. I have met many transplantees at a support group there at Mayo; and they all decided to stay put near the Mayo indefinitely. This group shares tight bonds and I think they like living close to others who are going through the same thing. I considered the move, but not ready to do so as of yet. I am slowly getting rid of lots of extra stuff now that is in the garage and our closets. I am doing this in the event we do make the move. We will most likely rent our home out here and rent apt down there. That way, in the event I don't survive, my hubby will have a home to come back to or use as rental income if he wants to stay down there. I may revisit the possibility of moving again. Right now, I am 2 1/2 hrs from the Mayo (S.C.). I live 7 hrs from my daughter right now, and I like that it is do-able for me to drive up there alone once a month to see her. That is one of the reasons I have stayed put so far. If you grow close to needing a transplant, it will be mandatory that you move. Do you know how close you are to needing that procedure?