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Lung Transplant
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I am being tested at Emory in Atlanta next month to possibly become a lung transplant participant. Obviously I have mixed feelings on this. Are their any transplants out there that can tell me their stories. Thank you

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hello I'm Deb 66 yr. old with copd. i am going through the testing to get on the transplant list now. lots of work to do before getting on the list. rehab lots of shots NEED TO SEE DENTIST HAVE… read more

How Do You Feel About Lung Transplants? I Am A Stage 4. Doctors Have Suggested It As Nothing Else Is Helping Me. Thanks For Responding.
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Thank you ,tenille , Yes l exercise and am a positive person
I push myself when l can ,and yes it’s Gods timing
But l fear getting an infection ,and pray for strength
At one time l as put… read more

Lung Transplant
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How do you go about getting help for lung transplant ,will you be considered if you used to be a smoker ?

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thanks so much

Lung Transplant Surgery?
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I am wondering what the chances are for a 70+ year old of having successful lung transplant surgery?

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

You need to find a transplant center that will do the surgery on people over 65 and be evaluated. I have a friend who got a double lung transplant at 73, but I think he was an outlier for two… read more

What Is The Maximum Age For A Lung Transplant When Iam Diagnosed With Pulmonary Fibrosis
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

I had mine at 63. Just have to keep up the fight for yourself.

Has Anyone Had A Lung Transplant?
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hopefully never

How Do You Cope Being On Lung Transplant List
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It is so hard struggling everyday ,

Purple Or Blue Lips?
A MyCOPDTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­

Does anyone else have this problem as well.

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A MyCOPDTeam Member

My trouble is a blue NOSE!!! Usually when lm low on oxygen!!!

New Lung Treatments
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A MyCOPDTeam Member

Hi Jean. Thanks Again Dear. Know that your advocacy in behalf of learning and sharing COPD information. Is both essential and beneficial.πŸ˜ŽπŸ˜„πŸ˜ƒπŸ˜…

Has Anyone Had A Double Lung Transplant?
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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.

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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