How far away from a transplant hospital will they let you live?

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Asexyblond23

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How far away can I live? Is 70 miles ok? Im sure I could get a medivac from the army base to the hospital but afterwards will they let me live 70 miles away to come for visits
 
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RytheStunner

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70 miles is fine. I think usually the maximum is 4 hours away, in which they usually have to medflight you if you're that far away. I live about 90 miles away from mine and I was transported via ambulance during my dry runs.
 
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coltsfan715

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It depends on center to center how far away they will let you live. As mentioned, you normally need to be able to get to the center within 4 hours of notification.

Also you are usually required to stay in the city or near your center for 3-4 months post transplant and that is assuming that you have a relatively problem free recovery. The more "bumps" you have the more likely it is that you will be asked to stay longer than a few months. Those are really questions for the specific transplant center you choose to go to, they may have requirements that are specific to that center.

Lindsey
 
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PinkPigg

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Pre and post surgery most centers require that you attend their pulmonary rehab program. At Duke rehab is five days a week. So it might make sense to relocate closer for a few months depending on how often you will need to visit the center pre and post transplant.

Steph
 
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azdesertrat

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I live 125 mi. from my trans clinic.
There is another double-lung trans patient living in this town who had his done at San Diego ST. and that is around 430 mi. from where he lives.
I think it kinda depends on the individual. You should be just 'ducky' at 70 mi.
Best of luck; if there is any way I can help just say the word. I'm easy to get in touch with; just use this site!
Take care, 'Pat'.
 
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beautifulsoul

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coltsfan7153 said:
It depends on center to center how far away they will let you live. As mentioned, you normally need to be able to get to the center within 4 hours of notification.

Also you are usually required to stay in the city or near your center for 3-4 months post transplant and that is assuming that you have a relatively problem free recovery. The more "bumps" you have the more likely it is that you will be asked to stay longer than a few months. Those are really questions for the specific transplant center you choose to go to, they may have requirements that are specific to that center.

Lindsey
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I agree with everything Lindsey has stated.

I live 5 hours away from my center. (Pittsburgh) The time I was called we drove to my hospital (Cincinnati) and then an ambulance drove me to an airport that I believe is for medical emergency's only. The airplane was very small. I think we got to Pittsburgh within an hour.

My own CF center where I live highly recommended a transplant center in St. Louis which was way too far. We could not afford to move somewhere even temporarily.
 
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Robert-Gibson

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How is it after surgery? Did they let you go house, or did you have to remain in a position nearer for several weeks afterwards?
 
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