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    Lung Transplantation

    Many people with cystic fibrosis face the possibility of a lung transplant. Lung transplantation can extend and improve your quality of life, but it involves an extensive evaluation process and a commitment to living the lifestyle required to keep your new lungs healthy.

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    Surgery, Recovery, and Life Post-Transplant

    Lung transplantation is a demanding procedure -- physically and emotionally. Recovery in the hospital can be complicated and slow. Life after a transplant requires a lot of discipline.

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    Surgery and Recovery

    Surgery and recovery involves more than replacing your lungs. The process also includes making the physical and emotional adjustment to life with your new lungs.

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    Social Support

    Lung transplant can be difficult emotionally and physically. It’s impossible to go through the process alone. People who are going through the process need many kinds of support from friends and family.

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    Pregnancy After Transplant

    Becoming pregnant after a lung transplant is possible, but is associated with increased complications. Learning more about post-transplant pregnancy can help you understand the potential risks and health implications.

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    Planning to Pay for a Transplant

    September 14, 2015

    It is important to understand that having a lung transplant can be expensive before, during, and after the transplant. Your health insurance may cover many of the costs, but not all of them.

  7. 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.