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Hey, all! This was a news story done at Tampa General Hospital (where I am right now) about lung transplantaion. Thought you might be interested. My doc is the one who was interviewed! Here's the <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge...

First off, I want to thank everyone for their warm thoughts and prayers on my last thread. It means so much to me! Now for the big news---they've found another set of lungs for me! The surgery is set for 4 PM this afternoon, and thirteen just happens to be my lucky number, so this could be...

Yo, everybody. Sorry, I've been rather busy around here. Still no transplant yet. I've been in the hospital for three weeks now. Came in with shoulder pain, because that has been my warning sign for another collapsed lung. Sure enough, after a week in the hospital, that damn left lung of...

Hi, all. Since coming back to the forum, a couple people have asked me if I have a blog. I do, just not here on CF.Com. I've updated my MSN blog with the details of my ordeal over the last three months, along with a few pictures of my first chest tube actually being placed in the E.R.. For...

Okay. WTF is up with getting a vitamin?! Why is it so difficult?! First off, the pharmacy I use (CareMark) doesn't carry them. Okay, fine. I try to sign up for that program where you get them free with your Ultrase. Whoops, for some reason, can't do it (something to do with insurance, if I...

One more question for you post-transplant people here. I'm thinking of getting a new tattoo when this is all over to remember this rather catastrophic event in my life. However, I know after transplant, you're immuno-compromised for six months to a year. My question therefore is, is it safe...

Hello, again, everyone. First, I want to thank everyone for their good wishes and support. I was very surprised by that. My questions here basically go to those that are either on the transplant list or who have already been transplanted. I've only been on the list for about a month, and I...

Hello, guys. Long time no talk to. For anyone that may have wondered, I've been in the hospital pretty much non-stop since June 30th, when my right lung suddenly collapsed. My blood oxygen plunged to 58%. I should have died, or at the very least gone unconscious. I was getting out of the...

Or is this a hoax? Either way...all I've got to say is, "WTF..." <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.aftenposten.no/english/world/article1859366.ece">http://www.aftenposten.no/engl...rld/article1859366.ece</a>

I've always wondered why, if we can develop an artificial heart, why not a lung? Lo and behold... <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_west/6227622.stm ">http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_...outh_west/6227622.stm </a> Still in its...

I have probably the crappiest fingernails of anyone I know. They get to be a certain length, and then that's it. They start to chip, and the first layer of the nail actually begins to split away from the rest at the tip. Its so frustrating!! At first I thought it was a calcium issue, so I...

Hey, all. Question for you Culturelle and other probiotics users who take an antibiotic, namely zithromax; I've heard that you should not take these two together, which makes perfect sense. But I'm not sure of the timing and I've never been on a probiotic before. I usually take my zithromax...

My doc just sent the paperwork for the eFlow to my insurance company. I should be getting one soon! Most of my questions about it were answered, but here's a few I'm not sure of... 1) How are you supposed to clean it? I know there's a filter that has to be cleaned after each use (from what I...

Hey, everybody! For those who don't know, here's a little background on me related to my queston; My FEV1 is in the 40's as of last month. I've been completely, totally compliant with every med for 6 months now. I'm probably eating healthier than I ever have. And still, I feel like my lung...

Hi again, everyone. For those who read my previous post and were concerned about me (which I'm deeply touched by), I got my x-ray results. Apparently the doc says everything looks pretty normal for me, except for a lot of congestion on my right side---same side as where the pain has been. I...

Hi, everyone. I needed somewhere to vent with people who understand where I'm coming from... This disease really sucks. And that's putting it lightly. I was just beginning to feel better after getting over yet another staph infection, and now I have this nagging, throbbing pain in my right...

Hello, all. Question; does anyone who has NOT had a tx use steroids on a daily basis? After I got ill, I was having a terrible time breathing so my doc put me on Prednisone for five days. I feel a lot better, of course, better than before I got ill. I was wondering if anyone is using a...

Hey, everyone. This is going to be another two-part question... I think I'm in denial. Its getting harder and harder for me to do pretty basic things, and I'm wondering if the time's come to be on oxygen, at least part of the time. My PFT's have been hanging in the high to mid 40's for the...

Got the answer I needed elsewhere.

I'm going to post this in the pregnancy section too, but it may get more views here from someone who knows the answer... I've been thinking about things I need to put in my living will, and after a discussion with Rick (my fiance), we've decided that, if possible, I want my eggs harvested and...