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Who's Had LVRS (Lung Volume Reduction Surgery) And Likes Results?

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madison.wi
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I had LVRS in 2018. Prior to the surgery i was pretty active golf 5 days a week exercise at the gym also 5 days a week, however i could feel my breathing changing and the surgery was recommended to… read more

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS/BVRS) / Lung Solid Organ Transplant

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Brussels, Belgium

There come a time when the question of "last" treatment solution arises: LVRS or Lung transplant.
Does anyone of you has undergo a Lung volume reduction surgery?
What were the immediate and later benefits?
After surgery, have you suffer from infection, leaks of air, a new surgery?
Was it worth it?
Your expertise/input will surely benefit some of us - Thank you in advance 🥰

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That was great info !

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

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Kilsyth , Victoria , Australia
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I have been following you for at least an hour. You have a wealth of information that I can definitely use. Thank you Jean. You made my day better.

Has Anyone Had Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

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Valparaiso, IN
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I had Lvrs. Last year on my right lung took most
my lung away. But luckily the rest works a lot better breathing easier xx

What Is The Success Of Lung Volume Reduction Surgery?

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Hicksville, NY
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The NETT Trial gives a good summary or success and failure of LVRS: here's one of the reports: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC26...

Has Anyone Has The Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) Or Heard The Results Of Someone That Has?

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i had LVRS almost 6 yrs ago, with good results, its not a walk in the park surgery,,, as far as valves i have a different option, all the people i know that have tried valves have had little sucess… read more

Has Any One Have A Lung Reduction

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Aurora, CO

Has anyone or know anyone who had a lung volume reduction surgery?.

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I had LVRS. In 2020. Tuck 65pc. Of my right lung of breathed a lot easier as everything they cut of was damaged with air pockets. So I think it was worth it for me k was in hospital for 6weeks… read more

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

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Clevedon, UK

Can you have surgery privately & how much does it cost

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I know. maybe I can have that done sometime. My upper left lobe has scar tissue and the right lung is where chest tubes were placed. does not sound good. photo of one of the valves removed after… read more

Has Anyone Had Lung Column Reduction Surgery

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Edmonton, AB
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Thanks Jean.

Lung Volume Reduction Procedure

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Cleveland, OH

I’m looking to hear from people who have had a lung volume reduction procedure that included bronchoscopic endobronchial valve insertion. Thank you.

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Wow Bunny, I just came on here to ask the same question. I am turned down for the amazing Zephyr Valve. Looking at and hoping for the same procedure. Keep me posted if anyone has had this. Wishing… read more