Transplants Support Group

I have stage 3 emphysema. I m 40 years old and have been told I need to have a double lung transplant. I have been...

We are supporting a heart and double lung transplant family member. The transplant happened at Mayo in October, so we are looking for insights and...

Hello what are the BMI restrictions at the mayo clinic for a lung transplant

I have dermatomyositis with ILD for over 13 years. Since dermatomyositis is an autoimmune disease could a patient like me be able to have a...

I know there are many variables in waiting for a compatible lung . But does anyone know the average wait time to be transplanted?

I am at the beginnings of investigating the pros and cons of a double transplant. My pulmonary dr and I have been talking about it...

I would like to know more about the procedure for Lung Transplant. My insurance approved my referral to UCLA. What can I expect?

My husband had Covid a year ago that resulted in pulmonary fibrosis in the bottom third of both lungs. Despite being on prednisone and cell...

Anyone a candidate for a lung transplant? If so I’d like particulars of how you have qualified and what age/health limitations were required.

I'm considering double lung transplant any advice?

my name is Kevin. im coming into Mayo tomorrow. Im sraying at Gabriel's House. Im coming in for a Lung Transplant review. Ive been told...

74 years old.. Rode a bike @2000 miles a year since 2006- Got Double Pnemonia-hospital for 5 days.. presently on 5 liters of 02 for...

Hello friends, My father had a double lung transplant surgery over two weeks ago. He was doing well and for the last week now has...

My son is six years post kidney transplant this month! He is 21 now and was 12ish when diagnosed with HDR syndrome. Vanderbilt never confirmed...

With a double lung transplant and compromised immunity, the norovirus is hanging on. Nausea/vomiting being managed with Zofran, metoclopraminde, anti diarrheal, and nitazoxanide. But these...

I would like to hear from anyone who has had a lung transplant. Would you do it again? I know it's a very difficult procedure...

Does anyone know who takes Workers Comp/Sedgwick in Southern California. I have thier approval/authorization for a double lung transplant and UCLA does not accept this...

Hey everyone! I am 24 years old and new to this website! I was wondering if anyone here had any experience in starting the process...

Is there an average wait time for being on a transplant list? I have been on one for over 2 years and I think I...

I had a successful double lung transplant in 2019. Over the past few years, I ‘ve struggled a lot with side effects of the transplant...