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I am 58 years old. My Pulmonologist says I may need a lung transplant if the meds I’m on don’t show any signs of the lung scarring slowing down. I would like to know if anybody close to to my age had a lung transplant?I am skeptical about major surgery when you’re not young.

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Wow, thats a big one, no I dont know anyone who has had one, but feel bad for you no one answered. I hope you are doing ok and thinking of you.

What do you feel is best I am moderate at moment but If I get to the stage I need one I would seriously consider it

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