Lung Volume Reduction

[T4vdub]

Diagnosed in 2011 had 58 per cent lung function at the time now down to 32 per cent been waiting for 3 years to have lung volume reduction surgery finally had all tests done just before christmas , at Royal Brompton have a meeting with consultants end of feb when they will tell me what my options are as there are 3 different LVR procedures ,they will let me know which one is most suitable for me, anyone had this procedure any info would be greatly appreciated thanks for reading ,Charlie

[Izb1]

I cant advise on this T4vdub but am sure if you do a search in the box above you will find lots of info as it has been discussed quite a few times before . Good luck x

[T4vdub in reply to Izb1]

Thank you izb

[petercr]

I have also been through a similar process with the Brompton, my FEV1 had dropped to 28% over a number of years. After many checks, advice from the Brompton was that I was a suitable candidate for LV reduction and they recommended valves as this would be available to me quicker than conventional surgery albiet that the conventional surgery at a later date would remain an option. They fully informed me of the pros/cons for this procedure before a joint final decsison was taken and I have since had valves fitted (Nov 22). Presently working on my fitness to gain the max benefit. To early to say if this procedure has made a significant difference to my lung function but I have lost the chest tightness associated with copd at my stage and feel more comfortable.

[T4vdub in reply to petercr]

Hi petercr thanks for the info can i check back with you in a month or 2 to see how you are getting on? thanks again

[petercr]

No problem 👍

[colourpassion]

Hi Charlie, may i ask how you are getting on with the valves you had fitted? I am very interested in this as i have read very positive results and hope it may be a way forward for myself?