[Prabir K Bagchi]

Dear Friends: I am 76 years old now. I had a single lung transplant in February 2020 just before Covid pandemic started here. The surgery went well and recovery was gradual. I was released ten days after surgery. My wife was by my side always. I was happy to have been blessed with a second life. My outlook completely changed and I started to appreciate the gift of life much better. The recovery was gradual but smooth. We stayed at a rented apartment one block from the hospital. The proximity helped us with constant monitoring by the doctors and other health care staff. My doctor visited me at home to keep a constant watchful eye on me. I followed their advice to the last letter. I was fortunate and had no setback. I started going out within two months albeit with plenty of precautions. Covid actually delayed my going outside. Within six months we were back home in Bethesda, Maryland and doing everything albeit constrained by the Covid pandemic. I did not take any airplane trip for two years as advised my doctor. I walk every morning and some evenings and do some physiotherapy. In November, we plan to take our first transcontinental trip after surgery. If I can of any help, please do not hesitate to ask.

[Prabir K Bagchi]

Excuse typos. Think positive. Pray and Good Lord will listen and come to you through the doctors, nurses, and all healthcare staff.

[Prabir K Bagchi]

Thanks, Sharon. The wait is indeed full of anxious days and weeks. Believe in yourself, decide you will be recover, be positive, thanks good Lord will take care.

best,

Prabir

[Prabir K Bagchi]

Thanks, Dave. Did you have single or double lung transplant?

[Prabir K Bagchi]

Dear Gary:

Thanks for your post. I presume you are now Covid-free. I am post- transplant and do not take Ofev. I have to take three anti- rejection drugs-Tacrolimus, Myfortic, and Prednisone along with a few others including antibiotics.

How long ago were you diagnosed with IPF?
Ofev did not at all work for me. I had single lung transplant in 2020 February.

Pray for your recovery.

Best,

Prabir

[Prabir K Bagchi]

1. Thanks for your advice. Yes, we shall try to observe utmost care and act on these points.
2. Did you need any oxygen in flight? How long was the flight? I did not need any in a 2-hour flight to Keywest. Now it would be 7 hour to London and then after two day break 9 hour to Bombay.
3. How long after your transplant the rejection started? What were the first signs?

Agains thanks for your help. Pray your well-being.

Best,

Prabir