anyone watching bbc oneshow

[rememdium]

man with copd emphysema had springs fitted into lungs

[Louisiana]

Didn't see it, but not sure I would want to....??? Hope you are doing OK

[rememdium in reply to Louisiana]

yes im ok the man was on oxygen and was pretty housebound and could not go out on his own so it is new experimental thing they put springs in both lungs to open them up like stents he is now off oxygen and going on a cruise no blood just sedated but awake all the time

[Louisiana in reply to rememdium]

Yike! sounds wonderful but scary all at the same time I hope they follow him through and let us all know how he is. Night night - had no sleep last night at all so am hoping tonight will be better - fingers crossed.

[O2Trees in reply to Louisiana]

Hope you did sleep Louisiana. I can feel your pain - Im managing 2 hours sleep a night for last two weeks due to steroids. Tapering so it should pass. Hope yours does too.

[Louisiana in reply to O2Trees]

Thanks O2 - I never know how my night will be. I get chronic bone pain, which seems to increase at night for some reason....ah well, gives me something to think about hope your nights continue to improve

[rememdium]

ok I was same coughed all night hope you get some sleep forgot to mention I would have done tomorrow he was ok 10 mins after procedure

[pergola1]

Dont think it was scary - worth looking - try and catch on iplayer x

[rememdium]

must watch unfortunately still in experimental stages said a few years before it will be available I suppose money again poor cousins of cancer and heart money

[Puffthemagicdragon]

It's what I spoke about before. The coils. Looks good.

[Sohara]

I believe they are doing trials on these springs at The Royal Brompton, and so far the results are very positive

[emmo]

Yes. saw this - there was a lot of posts about this process about a year ago but for the life of me I cannot remember what it was called. Anyway at the time I asked my Dr about it and received a really shocked expression back and she mumbled something about 'they didn't have anyone who had this done', but one of the members had this I do know and it cost about £8000 at that time. It seems a perfectly logical idea

to me.

[Towse1950]

Sounds interesting....x

[Nikkers]

`This is till in the experimental stage. I went to the Royal Brompton earlier this year after being referred by my GP. Dr Shah explained to me that it's only for selective patients. Those of us with Bronchiectasis can't have it because these coils/springs cause infections and that would be a death sentence to us. They also have to be replaced over time, so it's only a temporary solution for now. Let's hope there's a better answer on the future, as for all other illnesses.

[chambers99 in reply to Nikkers]

Hi

Just to let you know the risk of infection is very low (about the same as just having a standard bronchoscopy procedure) and they never need to be replaced. Just like cardiology stents they stay in the body for ever.

[Nikkers in reply to chambers99]

Well, that's not what Dr., Shah told me- and he should know!

[rememdium in reply to Nikkers]

They started of with paper aeroplane now they are landing on comets just have to wait

[FarmerD]

Hi Rememdium,so glad you posted this as I feel people are fed up of my ramblings,I have an appointment in Doctor Shahs clinic in February so watched.It,s valves being discussed in my case but on a research basis but I would be happy to try these coils if I,m suitable.It,s all fascinating stuff.I guarantee an old scarecrow like me won,t be shown on telly lol.Regards D.

[rememdium in reply to FarmerD]

sorry not to reply earlier I put my name on the list for any tests sorry I Was not chosen for this one I would have been there in a shot and been first through the door

[Hidden]

was it spring-time when he had th op !!

[rememdium]

no but it has put a spring in his step

[Dedalus]

I saw the programme too and it looked VERY positive - they did say it was in the experimental stage at the moment and that it won't be available on the NHS for several years - but definitely gave me some hope for the future.

[DecD]

First ever comment - I live in the IOW - or God's Waiting Room - so The One Show airing about the guy with coil implants has been viewed with interest by many residents. I intend to check availability and price by going private - will let all know the results.

[Hidden in reply to DecD]

Hi DecD just saw your comment on the Coil implants. How do My husband and I go about checking availability and price. We are not very good on computer so any guidance from you would be very helpful. Hope you can help. Thank you.