Archive for the ‘lung transplant’ Category

Has anyone had a lung transplant?

Friday, October 23rd, 2009

Has anyone had a lung transplant?I was wondering about somethings that had to do with lung transplants because I have cystic fibrosis and I have noticed that it's getting alittle harder to breath.I was wanting to know some facts about this uncomfortable topic before I consider be on the transplant ...

Lung Transplant assessment. What happens next ?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

My husband has just had his assessment for a lung transplant. He has pulmonary Fibrosis. Is there anyone out there who can help us prepare for what is to happen next? Have you been there done that? We are in Australia. 'Obamabuddy' as mentioned we are in Australia. ...

Lung Transplant assessment. What happens next ?

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

My husband has just had his assessment for a lung transplant. He has pulmonary Fibrosis. Is there anyone out there who can help us prepare for what is to happen next? Have you been there done that? We are in Australia. 'Obamabuddy' as mentioned we are in Australia. ...

when choosing most suitable recipient for a heart-lung transplant, whys age a factor?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Normally people over 60 or so would be less likely chosen over other people. Is this simply because they have less life left or that their body is starting to deteriorate? or.. what? :) It does have something to do with deterioration and the fact that our organs can only ...

when choosing most suitable recipient for a heart-lung transplant, whys age a factor?

Saturday, October 17th, 2009

Normally people over 60 or so would be less likely chosen over other people. Is this simply because they have less life left or that their body is starting to deteriorate? or.. what? :) It does have something to do with deterioration and the fact that our organs can only ...

How long do you stay in the hospital for if you get a lung transplant?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

I spent 16 days in the hospital after my double lung transplant, I had no complications but dis spens 1 extra day due to a press conference being held upon my release. Actual hospital stay for an individual depends on several factors, any complications from the surgery itself or ...

How long do you stay in the hospital for if you get a lung transplant?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

I spent 16 days in the hospital after my double lung transplant, I had no complications but dis spens 1 extra day due to a press conference being held upon my release. Actual hospital stay for an individual depends on several factors, any complications from the surgery itself or ...

Can anyone suggest best centres where heart-lung transplant can be done on Eisenmenger pt.at cheap rates?

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

The pt. in question is a cute 10 yr. old child. he requires a surgery soon. His SpO2 on air has been persistently dropping. The parents belong to upper middle class & are in quest of some good centre world wide where the child can get the transplant effectively ...

When you have a lung transplant do you often have to travel to another city?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

when you have a lung transplant do you often need to travel to another city for the transplant? how far is the farthest they would make a patient travel for it? It depends on whether or not the hospital where you are located can perform transplants. The hospitals that perform these ...

I recently had a lung transplant. How do I bring it up to girls I want to date?

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

I am 21 and recently had a lung transplant. You would never know by looking at me. I have a huge scar on my chest and a few smaller ones on my abdomin. I am in good shape otherwise, since I exercise regularly. My problem is ...