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Double lung transplant
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...
Wait time for lung transplant at Mayo Jax.
I know there are many variables in waiting for a compatible lung . But does anyone know the average wait time to be transplanted?
Lung Transplant: What can I expect?
I would like to know more about the procedure for Lung Transplant. My insurance approved my referral to UCLA. What can I expect?
Lung transplant: investigating the pros and cons of double transplant
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...
Does anyone regret getting a lung transplant?
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 had a lung transplant? I have questions
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.
What can I Expect for my Lung Transplant Review?
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...
How do you get in the loop for a possible lung transplant?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/how-do-you-get-in-the-loop-for-a-possible-lung-transplant/
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...
Lung Transplant Post-op? would like to hear positive stories
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...
Norovirus in lung transplant patient: Can oregano oil be taken orally?
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...
Recent double lung transplant patient - need to hear others stories
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...
I would like to hear from anyone who has had a lung transplant
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...
Which hospitals accept Workers Comp for transplant?
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...
Training my Dog to be a Service Dog - Post Transplant
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...
Lung transplants and wait times
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...
Feeling depressed 2 years after successful transplant
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...
Lung Transplantees: Let’s connect
Hi there! Where are all of the lung transplantees? Why do I never see any posts from them? Do I need to be in a...
Interesting article about ECMO and lung transplants
I found this article to be very interesting and thought others might find it of interest. https://www.newyorker.com/science/annals-of-medicine/how-ecmo-is-redefining-death
CBD pre-transplant?
I currently being monitored (not listed yet) by Mayo Jax for possible Lung Transplant in the future. I have NSIP with fibrosis, plus Bronchiectasis. I...
Peth test: Waiting for transplant
Has anyone had a peth test that was positive that hardly is decreasing? My husband had one positive (he was told he could drink for...
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