Lung volume reduction

[201251]

Has anyone had lung volume reduction surgery

My consultant mentioned it. Kath.

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

I'm waiting to hear about mine. Have a good evening and take care 😊 Bernadette and Jack 🐕 xxxxxx 🌻🌻

[201251 in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you and good luck. Xx

[corriena]

I havent personaly but some one i know has and it greatly improved his health and abbility to do things, the trick to a good outcome and recovery is lots of exercise. He is very glad he went through with the opp definatly a big health improvement for him.

[201251 in reply to corriena]

I’ve heard that also. It’s s big decision!! Thank you for your reply xxxxx

[Maxiecat]

I had it done at Beth Israel in a trial - using steam to collapse the lobe. There was a significant difference 30% to 44% but that only lasted for 4 months and then the decline began and eventually ended up at 30%, where I started. Perhaps 44% isn't really a good outcome??