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I had mine at 63. Just have to keep up the fight for yourself.
I am considering the possibility of a double lung transplant. Just wondering if anyone here has had it and what the outcome has been like. Thank you and may God bless you and Jesus hold close.
Yes, I had a double lung transplant 3 1/2 years ago and doing pretty good. I am 66 years old now, when I went through the surgery I had a lot of issues with my lungs due to an accident that I had… read more
How do you go about getting help for lung transplant ,will you be considered if you used to be a smoker ?
Thanks so much
Oh I'm so sorry to hear that @A MyCOPDTeam Member. Keep on fighting, a breakthrough may happen sooner than we think! Hugs and prayers to you.
Does anyone else have this problem as well.
My trouble is a blue NOSE!!! Usually when lm low on oxygen!!!
Hi Jean. Thanks Again Dear. Know that your advocacy in behalf of learning and sharing COPD information. Is both essential and beneficial.😎😄😃😅
I have not, but I have several friends who have had either one or full lung transplants. Two of my friends got another 10 years; one only four, but none of them would have had that without the TX… read more
I'm trying to get a transplant, I've been on diazepam for 20 yrs & the transplant at BJC wants me to quit my Dr said to ween off so I am doing that & I got tested again & it came back positive so I think they might take me off list is thated alright for them to do? I am end stage so it's a life sentence if I don't get accepted
It's not harmful in the short-term, but apparently there are long term consequences if you want a transplant. There are also a lot of other things that can help with anxiety. There are many meds you… read more
Has anybody had surgery for COPD?
Post op was difficult. Lots of air leaks. In hospital for 14 days, chest tube in for a month. I developed subcutaneous emphysema while in the PACU so was in there for over six hours and after went for… read more