Lung Transplant Update 4

[Queenbean]

Hello all,

In the midst of all the worry, anxiety and devastation with the Carona outbreak, I wanted to share some good news. To recap - my mum had a single left lung transplant on the 30th October 19 and had a number of complications post-op. I have written a few updates about how shes been getting on. She was in critical care over 100 days.

On March 20th my mum was discharged from the hospital! Most people will spend more time on ward than in critical care. After being in critical care so long mum spent a record 6 weeks and 2 days on ward, the team were impressed at how far she had come. The surgeon came in to talk to us on the discharge day and said 'a lot of people didnt think this day would come for you'.

They said it was a bit early for her but considering the risks with Carona it would probably be safer on balance for her to leave.

I am glad to have her back, in the interim her care needs have definitely gone up from before the transplant - hopefully the more mobile she becomes this should get easier!

I want to thank you guys for your supportive messages to me during my updates. I did read them to mum and I know it helped both of us keep going !!!

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So pleased to read this. Well done both of you. 🙂💐💐

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

What brilliant news I'm so pleased for all of you. At least the hospital did the right thing your dear mam is safer at home. Have a wonderful day and you all stay safe. 🤗 Bernadette xxxxx

[sassy59]

What wonderful news Queenbean. So pleased for your dear mum. I hope things improve with each passing day.

Love to you both. Stay safe xxxx

[CDPO16]

Thank you for letting us know this good news. Wishing your mum continued progress now that she is out of hospital.

[Oshgosh]

I’m so pleased for you and your mum.

Things sounded awful at times.

I’m so glad she has come through it.

Stay safe. Xx

[watergazer]

Fantastic news x

[HungryHufflepuff]

That is great news. Thank you for sharing. Best wishes to you and your mum 😊

[cofdrop-UK]

So pleased to hear your Mum is doing so well and is out of hospital. It’s been a long, worrying stint for you both and I hope she continues well with her progress in better, more familiar surroundings.

Love to you both

Cx

[Jaybird19]

So pleased for you

[katkat]

Well done and keep safe ❤️

[Caspiana]

Wonderful news. Congratulations to your mum and the brilliant staff and care that helped her get through this. Best wishes for her recovery. xx 💐

[Shirleyj]

So glad your mum is now 🏡 x x x

[Izb1]

This is great news Queenbean, you must be so relieved to have her back. Say a big welcome home to your mum from us here on BLF, she is safer away from hospital at the moment x

[alyvonne]

Good news to hear your mums doing so well. Keep safe both of you xx

[jackdup]

That is definitely wonderful news and will pray her recovery continues.

[Woolfe31]

So glad she’s made it through ! Wishing you all the best xxx