A Matter of Life and Breath: Double Lung Transplant

had PH... I am 21 and nearly died.. Got a double lungs and heart transplant a few months ago... i am grand now... don't give hope!

Who is the donor?

Gordon,

I too had IPF. Was diagnosed officially in 2007. Had a lung biopsy in January of '07 to confirm the diagnosis. It came out of nowhere. The part you mentioned in the video about it being a "sneaky little thing" is so true. It's amazing to me how unknown the disease is to the general public.

The good news is I had a double-lung transplant at Vanderbilt on July 3, 2008 and I am doing well. God has blessed and we are very grateful for His provision.

Thank you for your story!
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Gordon,

I too had IPF. Was diagnosed officially in 2007. Had a lung biopsy in January of '07 to confirm the diagnosis. It came out of nowhere. The part you mentioned in the video about it being a "sneaky little thing" is so true. It's amazing to me how unknown the disease is to the general public.

The good news is I had a double-lung transplant at Vanderbilt on July 3, 2008 and I am doing well. God has blessed and we are very grateful for His provision.

Thank you for your story!

I have Alpha1 and I have been evaluated for a dbl Lung transplant, hoppefully soon I will be able to get everything in order to have the surgery. I am only 30 yrs of age as well.Alpha 1 is a rare genetic disorder.

Thank you for this video, i have severe copd, and was feeling very sad, this gives me hope. Pray for me.