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After a lot of assessment over a long period of time my husband in on the lung transplant list. What a relief.

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HungryHufflepuff

That is good news. I hope he gets his call soon 🤞 Best wishes to you both.

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Caspiana

Very good news Thomac . 😊👋

The wait can be difficult and for some very long. Are you in any support groups? I hope he stays well during the wait, especially during the flu season. Please be very careful as if he catches anything they won't be able to operate even if they have viable lungs. Sending very best wishes to you both.

Cas xx ☕🍰

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Thomac in reply toCaspiana

Thanks Caspisna good advice. I am on several Facebook groups, I think you may be on one of them as well, and the hospital he is attending charity group. These groups and BLF have been invaluable sources of info. Chris goes to weekly PR and monthly breatheasy groups which is also so helpful. He also has a wonderful respiratory consultant who is happy to see him at anytime he needs we are blessed with support. Yes I am worried about him catching something even more so now, he is increasingly tired so going out less though which although not good minimises his exposure. How is your recovery going?

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Caspiana in reply toThomac

This is very good Thomac . It sounds like you are both in good hands, so very important. I am doing well thank you. I have an increased lung function of over 40% which is pretty spectacular considering I had a single lung transplant and my left lung is very weak. Of course there are bumps but it's part and parcel of transplant life . I will enjoy this while I can. xx 😊

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Oshgosh in reply toCaspiana

I know you speak from Experian e,so your comment is extremely valid.

I hope your recover his proceeding ok

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Oshgosh in reply toCaspiana

Sorry autocorrect turned my post to gobbledygook it should have said, I know you speak to e pertinence,so your comments are extremely valid.

I hope you are doing ok with your recovery. Please look after yourself Caspiana.

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Caspiana in reply toOshgosh

No problem Oshgosh . My autocorrect has a mind of it's own and often changes my words even if they are correct to begin with. 😳 I am doing well thank you for asking. xx 👋

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Spacecat1

Must be a relief for you both hope the wait isn't to long

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sassy59

Thinking of you both and hoping your husband gets the call soon. Take care xxxxx

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Bingo88

Pleased you are on the waiting list. Hope the wait is not too long. The sooner the better is obviously what you need. Hope you keep well. And have a nice weekend Brian

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Hacienda

Great News Hun, I'm one of those that was on the List for a Long Time with QE Birmingham, I am still on their Forum and have lots of Friends there as with Freeman. I hope he is not waiting too long, I recall one of our Members, had a Double transplant after waiting only 1 week. The Best advise is from Caspiana, being so recent a Recipient herself. Lots of love to you Both. XXX C.

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simplesprout

Great news, i was one of the lucky ones and was given a double lung tx in June, massive difference in quality of life. Best of wishes.

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Izb1 in reply tosimplesprout

Glad to hear you are doing well Simplesprout and you are feeling the benefit of such a huge operation x

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Izb1

Such good news Thomac, hope hubby isnt waiting too long. Sounds like he has a very good support system around him which is rare. Keep us updated x

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ross-35_

Well done getting on the list..I hope he has his bag packed ready for the call! I was in total shock when it came, I had a double lung transplant at Wyrthenshawe received the best of care. Its so nice now not to have to walk around with oxygen container,!! All the best to you both!

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watergazer

That's good news. The support system sounds incredible. Hope he's not waiting too long. x

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mikeadams51

Best of luck to him

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Dedalus

That's great news - congratulations. May I just ask how old your husband is please?

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Thomac in reply toDedalus

He is 53

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Dedalus in reply toThomac

Thank you. I hope he doesn't have to wait too long for this wonderful operation. All best wishes.

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