Craig...this story really hits close to home. My father was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis around 2010, he was retired and exercised daily and was actually very healthy as far as I could see, but that disease took a quick left. In the matter of months he was on 02 24/7 and still could not breathe. He went to a very distinguished hospital and after a weeks worth of tests they said NO, we feel like if we operate you will not make it. My Dad was given a phone number to another surgeon in a different state. Dad made the call and they met. Dad did not leave the hospital until he had 2 new lungs, this happened a few months after he was at this hospital. They put him first on the list and within a month from that time, his lungs arrived. The operation went well and his recovery went really well. He has had a couple of rejection scares but beyond that he is doing great. In October 2020 he will be 6 years post op and doing great. THANK YOU for sharing your story. May you live a very long and healthy life.
@sulimankhan83223 жыл бұрын
James what was his age at the time of surgery?
@intergalacticnomad9160 Жыл бұрын
I think in 50s
@koyumuninsanlar1587 Жыл бұрын
Is he still alive
@gardenstatevideonorth75866 жыл бұрын
Craig is now celebrating 10 years without the need for an oxygen tank and still playing with his band.
@elcompamartinez26474 жыл бұрын
HOW SO???? video was made in 2013 ?
@buffer19543 жыл бұрын
@M JA DON’T call people names please
@cgotca2 жыл бұрын
I am glad that some people made it this long....my little syster didn't make it. The lung transplant it is not for everyone....😪😪😪
@reyblast15072 жыл бұрын
Hello, Please how is Craid doing at this point? My mother is being evaluated for double lungs transplant.
@manjukannolli Жыл бұрын
@@cgotca Sorry to hear about your sister. If it is okay with you, can you please provide more information on what happened, it would help us know the cons of lung transplant
@TransplantHelper5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see you doing well. I'm a 2013 heart transplant recipient myself. What a gift!
@josselyntobar47892 жыл бұрын
Hi how are you? Can you please share a little bit of your story with me? My dad might need a lung transplant. Please help me understand more about the process.
@TransplantHelper2 жыл бұрын
@@josselyntobar4789 actually I have an entire KZbin channel devoted to transplant education and motivation. You can find me by searching for The Transplant Helper or taping on my picture on a mobile device will take you there. Once there I’d recommend the “Getting Started” playlist.
@nicechock5 ай бұрын
@@TransplantHelperGlad to hear you are still going. My left lung is stiff. Just found about it few weeks or months ago.
@javis71910 жыл бұрын
Due to the condition I have I well never be able to have a transplant. I was born with one lung and two holes in my heart and had complete air way reconstruction. I am very limited in my activity but successfully living for 14 years
@2listening16 жыл бұрын
Oh, prayers and best wishes to you dear heart. Pray for me too. God bless you always.
@raniqueblackman80966 жыл бұрын
😇🙏💙
@m.milano59066 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean..I was born with one lung and a half, and a couple holes in my heart. A month ago my smaller lung collapsed and never came back so it was removed. I have severe asthma since I was a baby. Two years ago I was diagnosed with severe eosinophilic asthma. My one lung is not doing good. I've been in the hospital now for a month cause I had surgury in my heart and lung. I'm on oxygen, and feeding tube. I'm on the list for new lungs but I'm still discourage with the information about it.
@fitjef4 жыл бұрын
Wow. My prayers are with you. Have you considered heart and lung transplant?
@javis7194 жыл бұрын
@@fitjef since I was born that way my body has adjusted to the way it is, so a transplant would do more harm then good
@arynt5960 Жыл бұрын
Hi. My father has IPF. We are considering lung transplant. It was so inspirational to see you. I hope you’re doing well.
@bakhtyarnizami91928 ай бұрын
How's your father and how much are they charging
@JasonMercer1998 Жыл бұрын
My aunt died of PMF and she refused her transplant because she knew she had a problem with her organs being reversed. It traumatized me for years until i saw this video. I was a smoker for 10 years and quit. But i am 26 now and knowing a Lung transplant can save my life if need be gave me hope but i still will stay off smoking! Cancer is scary to me, but PMF... that was my worst fear until now! Thank you!
@vitaricci75059 жыл бұрын
Craig, I am so happy the transplant worked for you.
@Logan2009ful2 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😢 this is beautiful my mom going thru the same thing from years of smoking 🚬 I love her so much I want this same story 4 her …congratulations craig stay blessed 😇
@christopherwhedbee59866 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I am a 50 year old with chronic lung disease also on constant oxygen. I am also a musician. I am a bass player... at least I was before I got so sick. Your video gave me the hope I was looking for.
@jwfriedman12 жыл бұрын
Don’t ever give up! There can always be hope 💓
@dc.pentrumesteri48932 жыл бұрын
@@jwfriedman1 la bolile astea miere nu exista cel puțin la mine an Romania
@27avanilokhande27 Жыл бұрын
@@jwfriedman1 even my heart lung transplant workup is going on hope so get the best match donor soon ...but scared whether to do or not or continue meds My oxygen levels are vry low nd I was admitted for tht , but now fine I was having breathlessness... Fever malaria K/ co of asd c pulmonary hyper tension
@davonkenny29299 жыл бұрын
I Def needed this Craig I myself is on 4 lpm of oxygen 24 /7 and I'm currently listed for transplant and I was scared but I know I can't keep living like this forever.
@MrIgor134 жыл бұрын
Hi Davon. How are you?
@duskthunder92743 жыл бұрын
You there?
@dc.pentrumesteri48932 жыл бұрын
It's good that in your country the opportunity is offered to you, in Romania I don't care about you, you can see on yutube cases of how they died waiting for the Romanian state
@TheName0089 жыл бұрын
A 8th grade classmate we have in common told me to check you out here. Amazing story and you look mahvelous. Continued health to you, Craig.
@palmereldritch_6669 Жыл бұрын
I wonder if he's still alive. WOuld be nice to get an update. I wish him well!
@paulgrimm78426 жыл бұрын
I got a double lung Transplant . I was skin and bone. Congrats !
@sulimankhan83223 жыл бұрын
How r u now sir
@greesable85882 жыл бұрын
I am waiting for mine now and I had lost like 45-50 pounds
@27avanilokhande27 Жыл бұрын
@@greesable8588 am also waiting for heart lung transplant hope so get the rrbest
@deniseperkins94019 ай бұрын
My name is Denise Perkins and I have plumnary fibrosis from sacordoiois and I have to get a double lung transplant am in stage 4 now looking at the different stories is giving me motivation I was 297 pounds from predizone now am on ozempic and eating right and I have lost 50 pounds am tryuig I gotta get to 200 pounds to have the transplant and by the grace of God I’ll get there thank you for sharing my story
@Drumwidow111 жыл бұрын
So happy for you Craig! !! You look great!
@ThickWalrus2 жыл бұрын
are you ok? are you dead? will you reply to me even after 8 years???
@m.milano59066 жыл бұрын
I was born with one lung and a half, and a couple holes in my heart. A month ago my smaller lung collapsed and never came back so it was removed. I have severe asthma since I was a baby. Two years ago I was diagnosed with severe eosinophilic asthma. My one lung is not doing good. I've been in the hospital now for a month cause I had surgury in my heart and lung. I'm on oxygen, and feeding tube. I'm on the list for new lungs but I'm still discourage with the information about it.
@MrIgor134 жыл бұрын
How are you now Michael?
@martaszabo35615 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig! What was your disease and the doctor performing the transplant? Good to see the recovery! I have PPFE thinking about transplant. You can email me too if easier. Thank you!
@plc1003plc5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing; we are about to go through this process with my boyfriend.
@rockie07087 жыл бұрын
Wishing you continued health.
@JakeRoss8273 жыл бұрын
Moral of the story is to go to the bathroom and hope you don’t need oxygen when you come back
@cjgirard1217 жыл бұрын
My mom will need a transplant in the very near future. How is Craig Doing now?
@kathytanksley94255 жыл бұрын
CJ Girard I had a double lung/heart transplant 5 years ago and am doing fine...
@arynt5960 Жыл бұрын
How’s your mom doing?
@nicechock5 ай бұрын
@@kathytanksley9425wow. Do you have any problems with the medications? I might need a transplant for lung soon.
@zulimhelstrom65407 жыл бұрын
Was this a single lung transplant or a double (or bilateral) lung transplant? So glad you are better now, and can breathe again...enjoy life...Congratulations! I am also getting listed in about one week, finished all of my evaluation, now they are having meetings with the transplant med staff.
@zulimhelstrom65407 жыл бұрын
Forgot to add...the surgeon suggested that I would be a great candidate for a single lung, but at first, I wanted a double, but this is why I am asking you if your's was a single or not. If yours was a single, what kind of activities or how much activities can you do?
@vertism.wilder42136 жыл бұрын
Hello how long does it take to get on the list I would like to talk to you further more about this what is the cost on average waiting for your response thank you bye
@27avanilokhande27 Жыл бұрын
@@vertism.wilder4213 even same here am going through
@stefanvanbraam97923 жыл бұрын
Wife is going to go through a surgery soon.
@robertdemitro15204 жыл бұрын
This a great story !
@pamelaingram656710 ай бұрын
I’m on six I got plumonary fibrosis one lung is collapsed & the other has pushed my heart over & Emory hospital says that can’t help me
@anitasanford80024 жыл бұрын
Disease of what kind to your lungs?
@jockeyshortz83153 жыл бұрын
Craig, How many medications do you have to take a day? I just got turned down for lung transplant. The team said I would need to take 55 medications a day.
@brittneydormagen23142 жыл бұрын
@Sree Krishnan No, every amount of meds depends on the patient
@HeavyHaul51 Жыл бұрын
I take 27 doses a day. Some are the same meds 2x but its 27 pills, 4 nasal sprays a day and 1 shot for sugar control because of the steroids. Was 70 when I got a left lung and a heart bypass at the same time. Was diagnosed 8 years before with IPF and told I had 3 to 5 yrs. Because of my age I had to go through some extensive testing to prove that i was strong enough and and well enough to be sick. Once I made the wait list it only took 2 weeks to get the magic call. After surgery I was acute ICU for 2 weeks before they could get me off the pipe. Im 8 months out and finally feeling pretty good and getting stronger. What screwed up my rehab was Covid. I was never so sick In my life. I would go through the transplant surgery again before I would want Covid again At 4 months Covid set be back to the beginning plus the added feeling of being sick. Dr said I had gotten it before the surgery it would have without a doubt killed me. The old lungs were down to about 20% or less. One new lung not on 02 since covid on room air im at 97-98%
@lorismith5369 Жыл бұрын
@@HeavyHaul51 Thanks for sharing. Hope you are well!
@manafbenayache18804 жыл бұрын
It was funny when he said I m back ! But happy for him
@humayunkabir83886 жыл бұрын
How is he doing now? Can anybody tell me?
@smallclips41642 жыл бұрын
Whoever is reading this. Please register for organ donation. After your death your body is of no use for yourself but it can bring home someone dad, mom or child. It can really change life of many people by helping one.
@27avanilokhande27 Жыл бұрын
Plz donate organ but rejection list should nt be tr I hope so same workup am going through
@FrannyWard4 жыл бұрын
God Bless You!
@alirazashaheen83743 жыл бұрын
is this man still alive and now what is the condition .and any difficulty ?
@leilaboulayoun3309 Жыл бұрын
Good question
@sandysaldivar61102 жыл бұрын
Updates on the transplant? How long its been?
@LindaKrueger-q8o9 ай бұрын
How old were you when you had the transplant?
@darcyswanson72872 жыл бұрын
What a story. 😁
@triciasoblessed52823 жыл бұрын
How is yu doing today?
@guelmigahoc7 жыл бұрын
inspiring
@rafaserrano4441 Жыл бұрын
I WANT TO SEE THE ACTUAL OPERATION,I'VE SEEN THEM BEFORE IN YOU TUBE,NOW I DON'T SEE THE ACTUAL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE REPLACEMENT LUNGS,THATS WHAT EVERYBODY WANT TO SEE.
@ashishchamel12986 жыл бұрын
I finally quited smoking I have a chance
@vampire1111pitbull8 жыл бұрын
Please tell me how to help my dad. He has empysema and copd and he is bad. can i being his son give him my lung?
@NAFOARMY7 жыл бұрын
No, you need two. I'm dying from fibrosis among other things. I'm just now thinking about transplant. I'm 38 and male. Your dad must be able to survive it or he's not eligible. His health must be good other then the lungs. Sometimes I think death may be the best choice, if not for my three young sons. I'm down to 119lbs.
@vampire1111pitbull7 жыл бұрын
Jason Taylor,,, It's easy to take for granted ones good fortune in health. Although my father is very challenged by his health issues. he's not as bad as you are. I am so very sad that you are having to endure these health issues. But, I do know that anything is possible through faith and the power of God. Never give up buddy.
@loveme66706 жыл бұрын
@@NAFOARMY how are you now jason??
@Moon521713 жыл бұрын
@@loveme6670 i hope hes ok
@megshafer39617 жыл бұрын
Hope you doing well....
@jaxflfreebird4 жыл бұрын
Long term survival rates for lung transplant patients is not that great. It's like 43% survival rate at five years and goes down from there. I just watched half of another video for those rates. The problem is the body's immune system attacking the new organs that are transplanted.
@duskthunder92743 жыл бұрын
@@jaxflfreebird it’s actually 60%
@jaxflfreebird3 жыл бұрын
@@duskthunder9274 Well let's hope it continues to go up. Lung disease is pretty scary and it's a great reason not to smoke.
@corneliusratson931911 жыл бұрын
Salubrita et longa vita pro tibi :)
@munawarhusain78444 жыл бұрын
While you enjoy a new lease on life it would be nice to remember the departed soul you owe your life to......but not a word. That's how ungrateful people can be . I'm so sad for that unfortunate man who probably met an accident and left the world.😭😭😭😭👎👎👎
@minejohn14 жыл бұрын
IKR? I was gonna say that. He didn't even say a single word to thank the soul that gave him a life, he is very ungrateful.
@greesable85882 жыл бұрын
@@minejohn1 because a lot of times they don’t know them..
@nicechock5 ай бұрын
@@minejohn1we dont know that. Those are personal things. People often write even to the donors family. It is really God who gives or takes lives.