“I am not strong enough for the operation”.

Today I went to the University of Pennsylvania to find out if I am qualified for a double lung transplant.




The news was not what I had hoped. But then again, it wasn’t the worst news either. I was told by Dr. Lee since I have been in the hospital so much this pass month “I am not strong enough for the operation”. Dr. Lee however, is given me I guess you can say a second chance. For the next month and half I have to loss a few pounds, stay out of the hospital if possible and gain my strength back. Dr. Lee said if I had the operations today in my current condition I most likely would not survive.


I know this news is not the best or what I had hoped for but I have not given up my fight for the Lung Transplantation. I would hope that everybody sees this as a second chance and I will strive to reach my goals that Dr. Lee wants.

Testing is over for Now!! Now we wait for the out come on 09/27/2010

Testing is over for Now!! Now we wait for the out come.
What happens after my pre-transplant evaluation?
At the end of your pre-transplant evaluation, and after the test results are complete, the Lung Transplant Team will meet to jointly discuss whether or not a lung transplant is the appropriate treatment for you. The transplant coordinator will then notify you of the Team’s decision.
Please understand that abnormal test results might require further investigation. The goal of pre-transplant testing is to ensure that you will be able to undergo the transplant surgery and recover without any significant risk of complications.If you are approved and are going to be placed on the organ waiting list, the transplant coordinator will tell you what you need to do while you wait for your transplant. This has been the longest ten months of my life, I'll fined out on September 27th 2010 from Dr. Lee team if i made it on the list.