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Lung Transplant Post-op? would like to hear positive stories
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Hello Hello Hello I want to live close to Mayo so I can visit everyday with patients, I had a Bi-lateral lung transplantAugust 21 2015 it doesnt feel like it has been that long getting close to being an old timer. In 5 months I will be a 5 year survivor my diagnosis was pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. I was 62 years old when diagnosed and 63 when transplanted, I was hospitalized for the reason my disease progressed very quickly and my oxygen requirements could no longer be met at home 30 days after being admitted a donor was found my first grand daughter was born 4 days after transplant , life is grand , I love to share my experiences ,in fact I told my story at the North Dakota Respirtory Therapist convention 235 of them and me , so please contact me to share your adventure or if you questions I will be glad to talk with you
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@salemke1952, Welcome to Connect. That was an honor to tell your story at the convention. I am sure that everyone was enlightened by what you had to say and inspired to share it with their associates and patients when they arrived home.
Did you get your transplant at Mayo? Which location?
salemke1953, Hello there! I hope you are still doing well. I have just recently joined this group. I need a double lung transplant in the near future. I got pre-qualified a month ago, but still too healthy to get listed. I have a question for you; did you have any issues concerning your antibody testing before you were transplanted? I have some HLA issues that are concerning to me.
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I watched an episode of NOVA which is running on PBS last night titled Transplants which covered all aspects of various organ transplants. The show covered a lung transplant patient taking his first breath after transplant and I almost cried it was so beautiful. What a unique and heroic journey you've been on, you are clearly a fighter. It is awesome that you are using your new life to share your story and inspire others.