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I had Lvrs. Last year on my right lung took most
my lung away. But luckily the rest works a lot better breathing easier xx
I had lung volume reduction surgery on both lungs about 12 years ago. It really helped immensely in the beginning. It gave me a couple extra good years ! Eventually I got bad again. I have heard that… read more
The NETT Trial gives a good summary or success and failure of LVRS: here's one of the reports: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC26...
i had LVRS almost 6 yrs ago, with good results, its not a walk in the park surgery,,, as far as valves i have a different option, all the people i know that have tried valves have had little sucess… read more
Has anyone or know anyone who had a lung volume reduction surgery?.
I had LVRS. In 2020. Tuck 65pc. Of my right lung of breathed a lot easier as everything they cut of was damaged with air pockets. So I think it was worth it for me k was in hospital for 6weeks… read more
I have been following you for at least an hour. You have a wealth of information that I can definitely use. Thank you Jean. You made my day better.
Thanks Jean.
I’m looking to hear from people who have had a lung volume reduction procedure that included bronchoscopic endobronchial valve insertion. Thank you.
Wow Bunny, I just came on here to ask the same question. I am turned down for the amazing Zephyr Valve. Looking at and hoping for the same procedure. Keep me posted if anyone has had this. Wishing… read more
Can you have surgery privately & how much does it cost
I know. maybe I can have that done sometime. My upper left lobe has scar tissue and the right lung is where chest tubes were placed. does not sound good. photo of one of the valves removed after… read more
i am just wondering if anyone has heard of LVRS Lung Volume Reduction Surgury
it is when they remove 30 percent of scar tissue from the lungs--better then transplant
i am thinking of haveing this surgury...i know it is still dangerous but tired of being so short of breath and coughing
the last week it has been real tough.
Just had LVRS right upper and middle lobe removed. Had post op but now three months latter thing are really beginning to look really good.