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I also had a double lung transplant, but on May 4-5 (it was overnight), 2022 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1132355/

Discussion: I would like to hear from anyone who has had a lung transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Aug 28, 2024

Hi there. Our son has had sarcoidosis of his lungs for 13 years (almost like asthma)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/182731/

Discussion: Are there any other pre-liver transplant caregivers out there?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 26, 2018

I am 5'7" and was down to 97 pounds before having my bilateral lung transplant in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/731937/

Discussion: Anyone deal with Weight Gain after transplant? Any suggestions?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

@richardsville, I commend you for inquiring about living organ donation. I can tell that you are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288032/

Discussion: Transplant Caregiver Advice: Got Tips to Share?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jan 5, 2020

On Friday my 44 year old daughter’s referred palliative care nurse made their first visit. Then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171149/

Discussion: Double Lung and a Kidney transplant, followed by a series of strokes.

Support Group: Kidney & Bladder

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

I am sad to hear that I am not alone in the way I feel. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1201268/

Discussion: Grief of transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Dec 31, 2024

@msfins -It will get better! I had a heart double lung transplant in April 2021. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723361/

Discussion: 3 weeks post liver transplant: when will I feel better?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

Hi Rosemary! This drinking conversation came at a good time for me, so thank you. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751740/

Discussion: Celebrating without alcohol

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

Actually I am a bilateral lung transplant. It has been going very well. I had possible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764526/

Discussion: At home covid test positive: What should I do next?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I think the diet might be different for a lung transplant (not sure). Even though it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732197/

Discussion: Anyone deal with Weight Gain after transplant? Any suggestions?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jul 29, 2022

Yes, I had my double lung transplant May 2022. When they first place the central line...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945794/

Discussion: Lung Transplant: What can I expect?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Congratulations on your transplant. Enjoy your second chance at life. I had a double lung transplant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1161238/

Discussion: It's just one of those days: Share your transplant recovery tips

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Hi there! Facing an organ transplant can be a scary proposition. I feel like anybody facing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706221/

Discussion: Organ Donation and Transplant: What is Your story?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: May 7, 2022

Mike-I am just 8 months post heart/double lung transplant. Although I was hospitalized for only a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/665829/

Discussion: What do you order when eating at a restaurant?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Dec 28, 2021

@caligali Hello Barb, and welcome to our Connect forums. I went through the evaluation process for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/164903/

Discussion: How many of you decided to move permanently to be near Mayo?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Aug 30, 2017

Wow, these are great questions! I feel at the Mayo Clinic they do a very good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288030/

Discussion: Transplant Caregiver Advice: Got Tips to Share?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Jan 4, 2020

Congratulations to your father and your family on this new lease on life. I am not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174372/

Discussion: Recent double lung transplant patient - need to hear others stories

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

I had my double lung transplant on May 4-5, 2022. My regular pulmonologist gave the referral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928695/

Discussion: How do you get in the loop for a possible lung transplant?

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Sep 12, 2023

@francisann I don’t know where you are at this point but I can so relate to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1131805/

Discussion: Double lung transplant

Support Group: Transplants

Posted: Aug 27, 2024

Wow, that’s great. I had my DLT & a heart repair at UCLA. I started my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355350/

Discussion: Lung Transplant: What can I expect?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Jul 24 11:13am

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