Thanks for jumping in @clipper. You're absolutely right. I appreciate your posting these links. I hate to see people throw money at unproven treatments. It is so hard to accept that the promise of regeneration medicine isn't ready yet.
I am going for my first consult Thursday. If the first appointment goes well then I believe there will be a series of tests to determine if I really am a candidate or not. It could be weeks/months before I know.
I believe the procedure takes about an hour and it is a 5 day stay in the hospital. They keep you that long for observation in case of complications.
I would wondering if they would take on a test patient that can’t afford the procedure, I had a broncostamie done n I got a fungal infection that almost killed me, before I had the procedure I could breathe and know I can’t n I went from 110 lbs to my regular weight n I have a very strong heart that kept me going I’ll do anything to
I would wondering if they would take on a test patient that can’t afford the procedure, I had a broncostamie done n I got a fungal infection that almost killed me, before I had the procedure I could breathe and know I can’t n I went from 110 lbs to my regular weight n I have a very strong heart that kept me going I’ll do anything to
You could talk to your pulmonologist, maybe they can help you locate a hospital doing the Zephyr valve procedure in your area. That is how I would go about it.
I would wondering if they would take on a test patient that can’t afford the procedure, I had a broncostamie done n I got a fungal infection that almost killed me, before I had the procedure I could breathe and know I can’t n I went from 110 lbs to my regular weight n I have a very strong heart that kept me going I’ll do anything to
@walkro9 and @clipper – I know that it seems redundant but please use a person's name at the beginning of each conversation. There are so many posts that after a while it gets confusing. Thank you
@walkro9 and @clipper – I know that it seems redundant but please use a person's name at the beginning of each conversation. There are so many posts that after a while it gets confusing. Thank you
@merry I did meet with Dr Criner at Temple U Lung Center today regarding the Zephyr valves. I was informed that Medicare does cover the cost of the procedure. The process to determine if a person is a good candidate is a bit involved. Based on the first meeting I might be a candidate, now have to go through a long list of tests before there is a final decision.
This procedure is for people with emphysema who have a problem with residual air volume, hyper inflated lungs. It is basically lung volume reduction surgery without the surgery.
@clipper– Excellent news! What a wonderful chance for you to get back into a more comfortable active life! A lot of people will benefit leaning more about the procedure and tests- everything about it!
I am going to jump in here. At this time time there are no legitimate, effective FDA approved stem cell treatments. Unfortunately the private companies that offer stem cell treatments are not proven to be effective nor are they proven to be safe. There are lawsuits and the FDA is attempting to shut them down. Here are links to official statements on stem cell treatment by reliable trustworthy organizations…
Hello Clipper@Clipper. I do realize there are no approved treatments or procedures available in the United States for COPD. Many Dr's in America are offering to do these procedures over the border in Mexico and charging $12 to $15 thousand dollars per treatment and claim you will need at least 3 treatments. Many hospitals and Clinics in Mexico are offering Umbilical stem cell treatments in Mexico and other Countries for $3,000 to $5,000 and tell you 1 treatment is sufficienent. There are a lot of fakes out there so I really have to do my homework. Many have gone over the border for hip, knee and shoulder procedures and many have had great success. Not all but just like other treatments not all work for all people.
Hello Clipper@Clipper. I do realize there are no approved treatments or procedures available in the United States for COPD. Many Dr's in America are offering to do these procedures over the border in Mexico and charging $12 to $15 thousand dollars per treatment and claim you will need at least 3 treatments. Many hospitals and Clinics in Mexico are offering Umbilical stem cell treatments in Mexico and other Countries for $3,000 to $5,000 and tell you 1 treatment is sufficienent. There are a lot of fakes out there so I really have to do my homework. Many have gone over the border for hip, knee and shoulder procedures and many have had great success. Not all but just like other treatments not all work for all people.
@justapril Hi, there are approved procedures in the US just not stem cell therapy as of yet. The existing stem cell therapies do not work and because there have been no valid clinical studies the potiential risks are unknown. It is unproven science, people should not be wasting money they need to pay medication that does help.
@clipper– Hello. This is very interesting. Are there studies that you can point me to that indicate that they don't work? I'd love to read more about this procedure.
Create an account to connect with other patients and caregivers like you. Ask questions, get answers, and give and get support. Also follow blogs from Mayo Clinic experts.
MayoClinic.org
Will the VA approve it
I am going for my first consult Thursday. If the first appointment goes well then I believe there will be a series of tests to determine if I really am a candidate or not. It could be weeks/months before I know.
I believe the procedure takes about an hour and it is a 5 day stay in the hospital. They keep you that long for observation in case of complications.
I will be sure to post about it.
I don’t know about the VA. There aren’t that many hospitals doing it yet. I am sure in time more and more hospitable will offer it.
I would wondering if they would take on a test patient that can’t afford the procedure, I had a broncostamie done n I got a fungal infection that almost killed me, before I had the procedure I could breathe and know I can’t n I went from 110 lbs to my regular weight n I have a very strong heart that kept me going I’ll do anything to
You could talk to your pulmonologist, maybe they can help you locate a hospital doing the Zephyr valve procedure in your area. That is how I would go about it.
@walkro9 and @clipper – I know that it seems redundant but please use a person's name at the beginning of each conversation. There are so many posts that after a while it gets confusing. Thank you
Rob walker when I get up I need a Xanax n a shot of morphine just to get out of bed
@merry I did meet with Dr Criner at Temple U Lung Center today regarding the Zephyr valves. I was informed that Medicare does cover the cost of the procedure. The process to determine if a person is a good candidate is a bit involved. Based on the first meeting I might be a candidate, now have to go through a long list of tests before there is a final decision.
This procedure is for people with emphysema who have a problem with residual air volume, hyper inflated lungs. It is basically lung volume reduction surgery without the surgery.
@clipper– Excellent news! What a wonderful chance for you to get back into a more comfortable active life! A lot of people will benefit leaning more about the procedure and tests- everything about it!
Hello Clipper@Clipper. I do realize there are no approved treatments or procedures available in the United States for COPD. Many Dr's in America are offering to do these procedures over the border in Mexico and charging $12 to $15 thousand dollars per treatment and claim you will need at least 3 treatments. Many hospitals and Clinics in Mexico are offering Umbilical stem cell treatments in Mexico and other Countries for $3,000 to $5,000 and tell you 1 treatment is sufficienent. There are a lot of fakes out there so I really have to do my homework. Many have gone over the border for hip, knee and shoulder procedures and many have had great success. Not all but just like other treatments not all work for all people.
@justapril Hi, there are approved procedures in the US just not stem cell therapy as of yet. The existing stem cell therapies do not work and because there have been no valid clinical studies the potiential risks are unknown. It is unproven science, people should not be wasting money they need to pay medication that does help.
@clipper– Hello. This is very interesting. Are there studies that you can point me to that indicate that they don't work? I'd love to read more about this procedure.