TWO NEW LUNGS: Lung Transplant

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
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Friday, May 23, 2008

I have now had my new lungs for 8 years. I have recently been diagnosed as being in chronic rejection because my pulmonary functions have dropped almost 20%. I have lost 15 pounds and I sleep more than 18 hours a day. However, I did find some "awake" time to go parasailing with my daughter in between dr visits and sleeping. In one month, I will celebrate my 48th birthday