Experiences with

Lung transplant

Attended 'The 5000th Liver Transplant at QE' celebration in Birmingham and a wonderful nurse came up to me who I recognised, 'Yokai'. This wonderful lady looked after my family and myself during the time I arrived at the QE at 2pm on 5th Oct 2016 up to the time I was wheeled into theatre at 2.10am early

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I only know her through being a Member of a Transplant Forum, Chantel, has just had her Double Lung Transplant. Join me in wishing her a Speedy and Good recovery. Get Well very Soon Chantel, Love & Healing Words from our Forum. Carolina XXX

I am 15 months post kidney transplant and recently experiencing SEVERE bouts of sweating on a daily basis. Has or is anyone experiencing this?

Has anyone developed LPR after lung surgery? I have been taking PPI med and Gaviscon Advance for about 7 weeks but still have bouts of hoarse voice, breathlessness, noisy breathing, occasional cough. I'm waiting for an endoscopy but what can be done? My consultant tells me my lung has expanded quite

Hello I have COPD and on Oxygen for activity In 2016 September 12th I had a left lung lobectomy bottom half removed , because of two cancers on lung, operation was successful, recovered from that, i also have fibrosis and emphysema , my activity levels are very low now , not exactly young no more either

Hello I have COPD and on Oxygen for activity In 2016 September 12th I had a left lung lobectomy bottom half removed , because of two cancers on lung, operation was successful, recovered from that, i also have fibrosis and emphysema , my activity levels are very low now , not exactly young no more either

Hi guys, I hope you are doing well. I have a bit of a random question but want to see what your opinion is. I am very grateful to have received a liver transplant over one year ago now. Due to the nature of my operation I was left (intentionally) with an incisional hernia which I am hoping will be repaired

Hi- can anyone help? My GP recently requested a blood test for alpha-1 antitrypsin due to some wheezing I have, and a strong family history of COPD. The blood test that was carried out was Serum protein electrophoresis, which came back normal. I asked the GP if A1AT is included in that and she said yes

The CT Scan with Biopsy through a needle into the lung was carried out on Tuesday morning and after recovery my wife was allowed home late afternoon, but no driving etc for the rest of the day. The consultants meet on Friday and have patients in to discuss outcomes the following week. However, depending

After two major operations in less then 18 months, kidney blockage and lung cancer lobe removal, I said never again. I’m done. Had my quota. Remind me never to say never again. Saw a cardiologist at Papworth Hospital yesterday about the mitral valve regurgitation problem they discovered during tests

Hi Everyone! I am happy to announce that I will be receiving a kidney transplant on July 29th thanks to an amazing living donor. Just confirmed today! I wanted to ask two questions: 1) What should I remember to bring for my hospital stay to make it more comfortable? 2) What are things you wish you

Still can't believe that 14th months ago my hubby had his transplant I am so thankful to those that donate & give someone a 2nd chance. There are just not enough words to describe this amazing gift

Shortness of breath/ lung cancer

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I am awaiting a lung transplant and just got on the waiting list a couple of weeks ago.

To Savanna01 and for all the kind people that have replied to my initial post. The CT scan my wife had was not conclusive and on 28th June had a Bronchoscopy and was to wait until the results were through and an appointment was made for 11th July. However, she got a telephone call yesterday morning

About one year ago I discovered this wonderful site. I had been diagnosed with Mantle cell lymphoma in July 2015 and had R Chop and a stem cell transplant. One year ago I had just started a gluten free and dairy free diet and I felt great. I suggested that anyone who had lymphoma and an autoimmune

Forum members, My son who is 34 is in hospital with this condition. He has been an alcohol abuser for many years, and this is his first admittance to hospital. If his liver cannot recover or repair itself, and without having a liver transplant, is there no hope for our sons recovery? Worried Woollid