2006-07-20 09:47:55 · 11 answers · asked by Judie C 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Yes, Long and tragic ordeal...that was 15 years ago...I think technology is better now! My prayers are with you or your loved one in need..
2006-07-20 09:51:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These days, it's ALMOST a "common" surgery. And some people have heart/lung transplant done all in one operation.
I am a member of only one support list for lung patients, and quite a few of those members have had lungs transplanted. There are other lists, and they would no doubt also have their share of members who have had transplants.
Some people have only one lung transplanted, some are double-transplantees (not sure if that's really a word
It is also possible to have "LVRS" -- "Lung Volume Reduction Surgery" wherein only a portion of a lung is removed, or blocked, in order to create a greater breathing space within the body for the lung to expand and allow healthy portions of the lung to work more efficiently.
Are you or someone you know considering such a procedure?
If so, I hope my reply helps, and provides some confidence toward making a decision. Remember there are many sites where you can find a great deal of information on lung diseases, and various ways of treating them, including the newer surgeries performed these days.
You are wise to ask and learn as much as you can. Knowledge itself brings confidence, and confidence helps create a good attitude. And great attitude is one of the best contributors to healing and well-being.
Number one hint: "Keep a smile on your dial".
2006-07-23 10:18:38 · answer #2 · answered by oldkat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lung transplants are quite successful, but being chosen is a real lotto in the medical arena. the survival for transplants is about 3 to 7 years for a double, and much better for a single side whole lung. lobes are not particularly transplanted but excised.
2006-07-20 20:24:49 · answer #3 · answered by gmillioni 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a woman casually from my pulmonary rehab classes that just seemed to stop coming to classes and seen her 3 months later after she had a double lung transplant and she looked absolutely radiant ! She also performed on the treadmill and other exercises even from the beginning (after transplant ) quite normally. I hardly recognized her because before she looked very haggard and could hardly move or stand for long. They certainly did a very good job of getting her life back on track. I wish I were a candidate for one myself.
2006-07-21 19:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, i had a bi-lateral (double) lung transplant 11 years ago.
2006-07-21 22:24:48 · answer #5 · answered by Tim and Linda B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know any one who has my dad died last July 17Th of Lung Cancer and unfortunately that wasn't an option. So, if there is that would be easier to digest that some one maybe helped from it!
2006-07-20 16:52:18 · answer #6 · answered by souljagirpart2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think its possible,it'll be incredibly hard to keep the blood from going down the wrong pipe, and there's way too many nerves, veins, and arteries to connect, a simple man couldn't survive that long
2006-07-20 16:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes one of my good friends and shes doing great with it and shes glad that she had it but she said it was very painfull
2006-07-20 16:51:25 · answer #8 · answered by crazyj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes my sister-in-law did.
2006-07-20 16:49:37 · answer #9 · answered by blaze_your_brow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i knew a dance teacher that survived with just one lung, and she kept on dancing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-20 17:39:32 · answer #10 · answered by The Way 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋