Lung Transplantation: A Life-Saving Procedure for End-Stage Lung Disease

See, lung transplantation is basically replacing your damaged lung with a healthy donor lung. It’s like getting a new engine for your car, but much more complex. We only recommend it when other treatments haven’t worked.

That depends on several factors, dear. We’ll need to do a complete evaluation of your health, age, medical history, and lifestyle. Not everyone needs a transplant, but if you do, we’ll make sure you’re fully prepared.

Actually, waiting time varies quite a bit. Could be a few weeks to several months. We register you in the transplant registry and priority is given based on the seniority. Meanwhile, we’ll keep you in the best possible condition.”

In our experience, success rates are quite encouraging. About 80-85% of patients do well in the first year. But remember, success depends a lot on following post-transplant care properly.

In our experience, success rates are quite encouraging. About 80-85% of patients do well in the first year. But remember, success depends a lot on following post-transplant care properly.

Typically, patients stay about 3 weeks if everything goes smoothly. First few days in ICU, then we shift to a regular room. But everyone recovers differently, so don’t compare with others.

Let’s be honest – transplantation is an expensive procedure. But we’ll help you understand insurance coverage, and our team can guide you about financial planning. We want the best care possible within your means.

Yes, absolutely. You’ll need dedicated family support for at least 3 months, which is crucial during recovery. We’ll train your family members about proper care

You’ll need immunosuppressants lifelong to prevent rejection. Plus some other medicines for infection prevention. Don’t worry, we’ll give a proper schedule and our team will monitor regularly

Main risks are rejection and infection. But with modern medications and proper care, we manage these quite well. Regular check-ups help us catch any problems early.”

Actually, exercise is a very important part of recovery. We’ll start with breathing exercises, then gradually increase to walking and other activities. Our physiotherapy team will guide you properly.

Initially, you’ll need a high-protein, clean diet. All cooked food – no raw foods/ vegetables for the first few months as they carry chances of contamination and infection. We’ll give a detailed diet plan, and our nutritionist will help you plan meals.

For the 1st year, we want to see you every three months. After 1 year till 5 years we can meet every 6 months. Thereafter, annual check-ups are suffucient. Needless to say, we will be connected with you always on a “whatsapp group”, where we can communicate on a daily basis or whenever necessary. Remember, you will become a “new family member” to us.

Watch for fever, breathing difficulty, decreased exercise tolerance, or any new symptoms. Better to be overcautious and contact us if you’re worried. We’re always here.

Most of our patients return to quite normal life. Many even resume working, traveling, and other activities. Quality of life usually improves significantly, but you must stay committed to follow-up care.