Spinal Fusion-break Identified while being on the Lung Transplant List.

[Joseph260268]

Good evening all,

I have been listed on the Lung Transplant List for over 2 1/2 years now. They noticed right at the start of my evaluation that I had the start of osteoporosis which they put down to years of taking prednisolone. Even though I had this they were still happy to list me.

I have recently had another bone density scan and it showed up a small spinal fusion-break? Has anyone else been taken off the lung transplant list because of this type of fracture? I ask because my sternum would need opening up or ribs might need to be broken -removed to perform the operation and with softening of the bones further problems may occur meaning I may not heal correctly.

I welcome all your comments.

Kind regards

Joseph x

[HungryHufflepuff]

Wow I have no idea but I hope it won’t mean you have to come off the list. Wishing you all the best.

[Joseph260268 in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you so much. 🙏👍

[Dedalus]

I hope it will still be possible for your transplant to go ahead 🙏

[Joseph260268 in reply to Dedalus]

Thank you 🙏

[madonbrew]

Hi Joseph, I don’t know about your query at all but just wanted to say I really hope you can still get your transplant and soon!!! I imagine it must be really difficult being on the list not knowing when the call will come!

Dee😊

[Joseph260268 in reply to madonbrew]

Thank you for your reply 🙏

[CaptainPugwash]

I Don’t Know About Your Question But I Also Have Osteoporosis Not On Lung Transplant List .. I Just Hope You Will Not Be Taken Off The List Good Luck 😊

[Joseph260268 in reply to CaptainPugwash]

Thank you. 🙏