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Welcome and thank you for joining me on my trip along the road to LVRS (Lung Volume Reduction Surgery). My name is Penny; I am from the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania ... and I have emphysema. Walk along with me from first diagnosis to Lung Volume Reduction Surgery.
Showing posts with label NN - Others Who Have Had LVRS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label NN - Others Who Have Had LVRS. Show all posts
THEY'VE HAD LVRS

Following are excerpts from postings in my Guest Book from those who have gone before us and have had LVRS. Obviously, we probably won't hear from those for whom the procedure didn't work as well as they had wanted and we've got to remember LVRS doesn't produce the same results in everyone, but it's encouraging to read about the "good ones".

JON
I had VATS-LVRS at the University of Washington Medical Center on 3-21-06. I didn't experience the pain/muscle problems you noted and was on my way home on the fourth day. It has given me a new lease on life and would recommend it highly to those who qualify.

FRED
I had LVRS on 9-8-99 by Dr. Cooper in St. Louis, Missouri. Would not be here today without it.

BUNNY
I had LVRS on March 3, 2004, and it helped me so much; I can begin to tell you.

CATHY
It's been almost 8 weeks from the date of my surgery and I can say it was worth it.

CATHY (another Cathy)
I had LVRS 1.5 years ago - best thing I could have done. You'll feel much better and the anxiety that goes with SOB will be gone.