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.
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I had a lung transplant earlier this year and, although I'm able to do more physically than I could before my transplant, I still have cystic fibrosis. I still need support -- support from the CF community, from the CF Foundation, and from you.
My experience with complications after lung transplantation led me to join a group that is trying to make it better.
Join us on May 21 at CF MiniCon: Transplant, a virtual event that will focus on transplants for adults with cystic fibrosis.
Whether you're considering a lung transplant or maintaining your health if you've had a transplant, this list can help you learn about transplant centers, including the one your cystic fibrosis care team may have referred you to.
You can best manage your health when you know what to expect, what resources you can use, and a community of people with whom you can share your experiences.
There are many things that you can do while waiting for donor lungs to become available. Preparing for a lung transplant includes maintaining your health, performing your routine cystic fibrosis care, and being ready to respond when donor lungs are available.
Transplant and recovery is physically and emotionally stressful. But, there are things you can do to help you cope with the stress and the changes in your life that a transplant can bring.
Life after transplant includes taking care of your new lungs — and your cystic fibrosis.
As cystic fibrosis damaged my lungs, I did all I could to make it to my university graduation before I underwent lung transplant.