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  1. Creating a Smooth Transition to Transplant Clinic

    By Paul Merritt November 26, 2019

    Since starting the transplant journey, I have learned many things, run into many roadblocks, and been left shocked by other issues.

  2. Parenthood After a Lung Transplant

    By Andrea Goldman October 2, 2019

    After a double-lung transplant, I realized I needed to take care of myself to be a good mother to my son.

  3. What I Learned Preparing for a Lung Transplant

    By Gabriella Balasa August 27, 2019

    Preparing to be listed for lung transplant taught me a great deal about what to expect during the transplant process and helped me form bonds with others going through the process with me.

  4. An Emotional Reunion With My Donor’s Family

    By Fanny Vlahos June 24, 2019

    After my social media post went viral, I finally found my lung donor’s family. The emotional meeting with them brought a confusing mix of happiness, grief, gratitude, and survivor’s guilt. I received lungs because my donor was killed in a shooting.

  5. Why I Decided Not to Get a Lung Transplant

    By Randal Haller June 13, 2019

    After discussing it with my family and giving it a lot of thought, I decided not to pursue a lung transplant.

  6. What I Wish People Knew About Lung Transplants

    By Lauren Molasky March 27, 2019

    My relationship with the idea of a lung transplant has changed over time. Although I’m approved for transplant now, it is a complicated process with a full range of emotions. Here’s what I learned along the way.