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Hi- I am Kathryn. I currently am on the board of the Lung Transplant Foundation raising money to do lung transplant research. Http://www.lungtransplantfoundation.org We are having our first walk Sept 19th, 2010 in Durham, NC in Duke gardens. more to come.
I was on the board of Second Wind Lung Transplant Association, Inc for yeears. Second Wind could use help from interested volunteers to support patients both pre and post-tx as well as their family members. Our URL is :http://www.2ndwind.org We have a Peer support program.

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Darlene Tanner

Is anyone still chatting with others about Lung Transplants? 15 Replies

It is August15, 2010 and I am having a hard time finding anyone to talk to that is still on this site. I am due to be on the Double Lung Transplant List by the end of this month.  It has been a very…

Started by Darlene Tanner. Last reply by Darlene Tanner Sep 4.

Sandy Ellis

Lung Transplant 33 Replies

Is there anyone out there who is interested in chat on before or after lung transplant?

Started by Sandy Ellis. Last reply by Dana Herring Sep 3.

kathy hogan

High Antibodie's. 26 Replies

I just joined Does any one have issue's with high antibodies' waiting for transplant. I have alpha 1

Started by kathy hogan. Last reply by Belinda Green Sep 2.

Dana Herring

In need of double lung due to sarcoidosis

Is anyone else in need of or has had transplant due to sarcoidosis? How sick is sick enough to get listed and yet be well enough to withstand surgery and rehab?

Started by Dana Herring Aug 17.

Anne Wentlent Hayes

transplant due to lymphangeioliomyamatosis 5 Replies

Hi - anyone out there with my situation - if so, would love to talk - had my transplant 12/97.   Would love a chat and compare our situations anytime.  Hope to hear from you!   Annie Hayes

Started by Anne Wentlent Hayes. Last reply by Judy Schwartz Aug 17.

Lung Transplant News

Health Beat: Lab-grown lungs - News 8 Austin


News 8 Austin

Health Beat: Lab-grown lungs
News 8 Austin
Rejection is another challenge when it comes to lung transplants. "There's no attempt made, for the most part, to match the donor lung to the recipient ...

Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates expands into Maryland - Washington Business Journal


Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery Associates expands into Maryland
Washington Business Journal
During its 33 year history, surgeons at CVTSA performed the region's first heart transplant, lung transplant, robotic cardiac surgery and thoracic aortic ...

Breathing easier with emphysema - 7Online.com


Breathing easier with emphysema
7Online.com
Traditionally, drugs, inhalers, a lung transplant or a massive surgery were the only ways to help. Doctors are testing a new option -- no surgery needed. ...

$30 Million Awarded to "Popcorn Lung" Sufferer - NBC Chicago


Chicagoist

$30 Million Awarded to "Popcorn Lung" Sufferer
NBC Chicago
Solis has difficulty breathing and is awaiting a lung transplant, said his lawyer, Ken McClain, according to the Sun-Times. McClain argued that Solis got ...
Factory worker gets $30.4M in 'popcorn lung' case
$30M award to 'popcorn lung' victim is most ever
US 'popcorn lung' sufferer compensated
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After a Swine Flu Death, Bucks Family Finds a Cause - KYW Newsradio


After a Swine Flu Death, Bucks Family Finds a Cause
KYW Newsradio
His mom, Tina Raymond, says it destroyed his lungs; his only hope was a lung transplant. It took four months to find a donor and by that time, ...
Bucks Co. Family Raises Funds For Organ Donation

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Darlene Tanner Comment by Darlene Tanner 14 hours ago
My Coordinator called this afternoon and told me I am Offically Listed as of today........... Now I am a bundle of nerves and excitment.
Tara Comment by Tara on September 4, 2010 at 6:43pm
Oh and I am 18 1/2 years post lung tx and I am 9 years post kidney tx.
Tara Comment by Tara on September 4, 2010 at 6:42pm
I only work part time. My husband works full time and I am on partial disability so I have Medicare and Ohio Medicaid for my health insurance. I have tried working full time in the past and I just ended up getting sick.
Jill Roberts Comment by Jill Roberts on September 4, 2010 at 7:27am
Hi Roberta. I work full time, but only work 3 days a week (12hour days). That is perfect because I have the other 2 days for rest and doctors appointments.
Nulungs95 Comment by Nulungs95 on September 3, 2010 at 5:56pm
Roberta,
I received a double lung transplant 15 years ago and remain on Disability. My husband provides our health insurance and pays the bills....I have had a few bouts with rejections and had threee young children when I was first transplanted. I volunteer for our OPO and am traveling because my husband is forced to work out of town temporarily...
Sara Pietrzak Comment by Sara Pietrzak on September 3, 2010 at 10:43am
I'm 6.5 years post dbl lung txp. I'm very lucky as my husband carries our health insurance. I run a specialty baking business from my home part time. I've always wanted to go back to work, but my previous job was teaching in a middle school. Doc feels this is too germy of an environment. So, in the meantime, madelines anyone?? :)
Joanne Comment by Joanne on September 3, 2010 at 10:15am
Roberta-I had a double lung transplant over 9 years ago and am still working full time. In a perfect world, I'd be wealthy with lifetime health insurance, but, alas, I need to pay the mortgage and keep my healthcare insurance.

I agree with you - there's not much time for fun! I workout in the evenings and of course, doctor/clinic visits always take priority.
Roberta L. Monaghan Comment by Roberta L. Monaghan on September 3, 2010 at 10:12am
How many double lung tranplant recipients work outside the home full time? And if you don't have to how? Working full time is really begining to wear me down, Not time for exercies, doctors visits, or having fun. I really wish there was a way to not have to work full time. I'd love advice.
Tara Maynard Comment by Tara Maynard on August 2, 2010 at 9:50pm
Rachael is in my thoughts & prayers!!!
Kim Jacques Comment by Kim Jacques on July 20, 2010 at 8:15am
Hi all!

At this summer's Transplant Games, there will be a "Lungers Gathering" on Sunday, August 1 at the Best Western Inn. The get-together starts at around 5 p.m. Bring your camera, business cards (to trade), and whatever else you want to share with the group! Hope to see you there! Kim :-)

P.S. I didn't get this group together--Joanne Schum did.
 

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