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[Lex]

I am currently going thru the testing and evaluation for tx. I'm at 26-24% FEV1. I feel "ok", but I have to say that I'm really excited to get healthy lungs. The thought of being able to express myself through physical activity and enjoy life like I used to is exciting. My CF is mostly in my lungs which is good and bad. I'm just so ready to give life another shot with a whole new set of medical issues (but with healthy lungs!)

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?

I'm very grateful for the chance at a second life. I know there's a ton of possible downside, but looking at all the positive really helps me handle such a life altering event. Thanks you guys! I love the info on this particular board. It inspires me!!!!

 

[Lex]

I am currently going thru the testing and evaluation for tx. I'm at 26-24% FEV1. I feel "ok", but I have to say that I'm really excited to get healthy lungs. The thought of being able to express myself through physical activity and enjoy life like I used to is exciting. My CF is mostly in my lungs which is good and bad. I'm just so ready to give life another shot with a whole new set of medical issues (but with healthy lungs!)

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?

I'm very grateful for the chance at a second life. I know there's a ton of possible downside, but looking at all the positive really helps me handle such a life altering event. Thanks you guys! I love the info on this particular board. It inspires me!!!!

 

[Lex]

I am currently going thru the testing and evaluation for tx. I'm at 26-24% FEV1. I feel "ok", but I have to say that I'm really excited to get healthy lungs. The thought of being able to express myself through physical activity and enjoy life like I used to is exciting. My CF is mostly in my lungs which is good and bad. I'm just so ready to give life another shot with a whole new set of medical issues (but with healthy lungs!)

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?

I'm very grateful for the chance at a second life. I know there's a ton of possible downside, but looking at all the positive really helps me handle such a life altering event. Thanks you guys! I love the info on this particular board. It inspires me!!!!

 

[Lex]

I am currently going thru the testing and evaluation for tx. I'm at 26-24% FEV1. I feel "ok", but I have to say that I'm really excited to get healthy lungs. The thought of being able to express myself through physical activity and enjoy life like I used to is exciting. My CF is mostly in my lungs which is good and bad. I'm just so ready to give life another shot with a whole new set of medical issues (but with healthy lungs!)

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?

I'm very grateful for the chance at a second life. I know there's a ton of possible downside, but looking at all the positive really helps me handle such a life altering event. Thanks you guys! I love the info on this particular board. It inspires me!!!!

 

[Lex]

I am currently going thru the testing and evaluation for tx. I'm at 26-24% FEV1. I feel "ok", but I have to say that I'm really excited to get healthy lungs. The thought of being able to express myself through physical activity and enjoy life like I used to is exciting. My CF is mostly in my lungs which is good and bad. I'm just so ready to give life another shot with a whole new set of medical issues (but with healthy lungs!)
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<br />Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?
<br />
<br />I'm very grateful for the chance at a second life. I know there's a ton of possible downside, but looking at all the positive really helps me handle such a life altering event. Thanks you guys! I love the info on this particular board. It inspires me!!!!

 

[dirtbike32883333]

To try and answer your questions... I would say your energy would be higher and probably less sleep would probably be correct. Theres no guarantee youll be able to run without being winded. I got some joggin in early after my transplant but i went downhill and walking was hard enough. Transplant really changed my life for the better but as they say its trading one disease for another. And i vouge on that. I had a few good years now im back on o2 and awating for retransplant. It tends that the good stories get out more. Just trying to be upfront with you.

 

[dirtbike32883333]

To try and answer your questions... I would say your energy would be higher and probably less sleep would probably be correct. Theres no guarantee youll be able to run without being winded. I got some joggin in early after my transplant but i went downhill and walking was hard enough. Transplant really changed my life for the better but as they say its trading one disease for another. And i vouge on that. I had a few good years now im back on o2 and awating for retransplant. It tends that the good stories get out more. Just trying to be upfront with you.

 

[dirtbike32883333]

To try and answer your questions... I would say your energy would be higher and probably less sleep would probably be correct. Theres no guarantee youll be able to run without being winded. I got some joggin in early after my transplant but i went downhill and walking was hard enough. Transplant really changed my life for the better but as they say its trading one disease for another. And i vouge on that. I had a few good years now im back on o2 and awating for retransplant. It tends that the good stories get out more. Just trying to be upfront with you.

 

[dirtbike32883333]

To try and answer your questions... I would say your energy would be higher and probably less sleep would probably be correct. Theres no guarantee youll be able to run without being winded. I got some joggin in early after my transplant but i went downhill and walking was hard enough. Transplant really changed my life for the better but as they say its trading one disease for another. And i vouge on that. I had a few good years now im back on o2 and awating for retransplant. It tends that the good stories get out more. Just trying to be upfront with you.

 

[dirtbike32883333]

To try and answer your questions... I would say your energy would be higher and probably less sleep would probably be correct. Theres no guarantee youll be able to run without being winded. I got some joggin in early after my transplant but i went downhill and walking was hard enough. Transplant really changed my life for the better but as they say its trading one disease for another. And i vouge on that. I had a few good years now im back on o2 and awating for retransplant. It tends that the good stories get out more. Just trying to be upfront with you.

 

[Skye]

Lex....I am VERY excited for you!!!! I am sorry I can't answer your questions....I am not post transplant. I think you have some good questions. I would sure like to think that new lungs will make me smarter<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that you MAY find that you feel a LOT sharper simply because you feel a LOT better.

My best to you!!

 

[Skye]

Lex....I am VERY excited for you!!!! I am sorry I can't answer your questions....I am not post transplant. I think you have some good questions. I would sure like to think that new lungs will make me smarter<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that you MAY find that you feel a LOT sharper simply because you feel a LOT better.

My best to you!!

 

[Skye]

Lex....I am VERY excited for you!!!! I am sorry I can't answer your questions....I am not post transplant. I think you have some good questions. I would sure like to think that new lungs will make me smarter<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that you MAY find that you feel a LOT sharper simply because you feel a LOT better.

My best to you!!

 

[Skye]

Lex....I am VERY excited for you!!!! I am sorry I can't answer your questions....I am not post transplant. I think you have some good questions. I would sure like to think that new lungs will make me smarter<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that you MAY find that you feel a LOT sharper simply because you feel a LOT better.

My best to you!!

 

[Skye]

Lex....I am VERY excited for you!!!! I am sorry I can't answer your questions....I am not post transplant. I think you have some good questions. I would sure like to think that new lungs will make me smarter<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> I think that you MAY find that you feel a LOT sharper simply because you feel a LOT better.
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<br />My best to you!!

 

[Transplantmommy]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lex</b></i>

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?
</end quote></div>

Hey there Lex! I had a double lung and liver transplant two years ago and I feel great, but you are right, it's trading one set of problems for another. Because of all of the meds that I had been on previously and then all of the new ones that I was put on after the transplant, I ran into colon issues and had to have my large intestine (all but 8 inches) removed about 4 months after the transplants. I had a colostomy bag for 9 months but feel great now.

I'm not so sure that my mine is sharper but I know that I can definitely plan things out easier because I'm not so tired all the time. I definitely to have a LOT more energy now too. I go outside with my son a lot and I was even chasing him the other day, telling him that I was going to get him so he better run, and I caught up to him, swung him around, and was laughing with him. That is something that I would never be able to do without the transplants. As for the sleep...I could never sleep a full night because of how much I was coughing...I was up constantly every night. Since the transplants, I can sleep like a baby! Other than my son waking me up needing to go pee, I can sleep all through the night and I'm not tired and needing naps during the day like I used to.

It's all an awesome feeling and I am excited for you too!!

 

[Transplantmommy]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lex</b></i>

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?
</end quote></div>

Hey there Lex! I had a double lung and liver transplant two years ago and I feel great, but you are right, it's trading one set of problems for another. Because of all of the meds that I had been on previously and then all of the new ones that I was put on after the transplant, I ran into colon issues and had to have my large intestine (all but 8 inches) removed about 4 months after the transplants. I had a colostomy bag for 9 months but feel great now.

I'm not so sure that my mine is sharper but I know that I can definitely plan things out easier because I'm not so tired all the time. I definitely to have a LOT more energy now too. I go outside with my son a lot and I was even chasing him the other day, telling him that I was going to get him so he better run, and I caught up to him, swung him around, and was laughing with him. That is something that I would never be able to do without the transplants. As for the sleep...I could never sleep a full night because of how much I was coughing...I was up constantly every night. Since the transplants, I can sleep like a baby! Other than my son waking me up needing to go pee, I can sleep all through the night and I'm not tired and needing naps during the day like I used to.

It's all an awesome feeling and I am excited for you too!!

 

[Transplantmommy]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lex</b></i>

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?
</end quote></div>

Hey there Lex! I had a double lung and liver transplant two years ago and I feel great, but you are right, it's trading one set of problems for another. Because of all of the meds that I had been on previously and then all of the new ones that I was put on after the transplant, I ran into colon issues and had to have my large intestine (all but 8 inches) removed about 4 months after the transplants. I had a colostomy bag for 9 months but feel great now.

I'm not so sure that my mine is sharper but I know that I can definitely plan things out easier because I'm not so tired all the time. I definitely to have a LOT more energy now too. I go outside with my son a lot and I was even chasing him the other day, telling him that I was going to get him so he better run, and I caught up to him, swung him around, and was laughing with him. That is something that I would never be able to do without the transplants. As for the sleep...I could never sleep a full night because of how much I was coughing...I was up constantly every night. Since the transplants, I can sleep like a baby! Other than my son waking me up needing to go pee, I can sleep all through the night and I'm not tired and needing naps during the day like I used to.

It's all an awesome feeling and I am excited for you too!!

 

[Transplantmommy]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lex</b></i>

Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?
</end quote>

Hey there Lex! I had a double lung and liver transplant two years ago and I feel great, but you are right, it's trading one set of problems for another. Because of all of the meds that I had been on previously and then all of the new ones that I was put on after the transplant, I ran into colon issues and had to have my large intestine (all but 8 inches) removed about 4 months after the transplants. I had a colostomy bag for 9 months but feel great now.

I'm not so sure that my mine is sharper but I know that I can definitely plan things out easier because I'm not so tired all the time. I definitely to have a LOT more energy now too. I go outside with my son a lot and I was even chasing him the other day, telling him that I was going to get him so he better run, and I caught up to him, swung him around, and was laughing with him. That is something that I would never be able to do without the transplants. As for the sleep...I could never sleep a full night because of how much I was coughing...I was up constantly every night. Since the transplants, I can sleep like a baby! Other than my son waking me up needing to go pee, I can sleep all through the night and I'm not tired and needing naps during the day like I used to.

It's all an awesome feeling and I am excited for you too!!

 

[Transplantmommy]

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote><i>Originally posted by: <b>Lex</b></i>
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<br />Ok, so here's my question. I daydream a lot about not being winded running, not being winded going up a flight of stairs, ect. Then I got to thinking about how poorly my lungs are functioning and what else it may affect. Obviously healthy lungs will mean that I will breath easier, but will more oxygen in my system change anything else? For example, the brain requires oxygen---so will my mind be a little sharper? Will my energy level be higher? Will I require less sleep at night? Does more O2 change things I'm not even aware of other than not being winded?
<br /></end quote>
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<br />Hey there Lex! I had a double lung and liver transplant two years ago and I feel great, but you are right, it's trading one set of problems for another. Because of all of the meds that I had been on previously and then all of the new ones that I was put on after the transplant, I ran into colon issues and had to have my large intestine (all but 8 inches) removed about 4 months after the transplants. I had a colostomy bag for 9 months but feel great now.
<br />
<br />I'm not so sure that my mine is sharper but I know that I can definitely plan things out easier because I'm not so tired all the time. I definitely to have a LOT more energy now too. I go outside with my son a lot and I was even chasing him the other day, telling him that I was going to get him so he better run, and I caught up to him, swung him around, and was laughing with him. That is something that I would never be able to do without the transplants. As for the sleep...I could never sleep a full night because of how much I was coughing...I was up constantly every night. Since the transplants, I can sleep like a baby! Other than my son waking me up needing to go pee, I can sleep all through the night and I'm not tired and needing naps during the day like I used to.
<br />
<br />It's all an awesome feeling and I am excited for you too!!