I am post transplant 4/2015. My progression was a lengthy one, and after being listed waited two years for the transplant. During the 5 years, I had several 6 minute walk tests at different locations. Mayo Jacksonville, National Jewish Health – Denver, Tampa General Hospital, and Local Pulmonologist where I live.  All followed… Read more

I had a double lung transplant the end of April 2015 after waiting 23 months, however I had 5 dry runs during that time as well. Just bad luck with the matches and donor lung condition. The breathing tube had been removed and I had a cannula with 2 liters of air. I was sitting up in the bed when my Doc came in. He looked at the monitor which… Read more

Charlene is right on. I am 3 years post transplant and still wear a mask in public, or outdoors when I walk/exercise. There is no downside to being cautious, because as you know an exacerbation of your condition is hard to come back from.