Lung Transplant Evaluation BMI Question

[Guest guest]

Does anyone know if a transplant is possible if someone is 20 to 30 lbs

overweight - or I should say BMI needs lowered 4 points. Especially if lungs are

considered in criticle stage??

Thanks

ellen

[Guest guest]

Ellen, I dont think 30 lbs would disqualify you - I was told I had to be

under 200. I am 5'4 " and that would still mean I was over by 45-55 lbs.

They should tell you right away in your first conversation with them if

its a problem. Of course we would all like to be at ideal weight but

with our problems its understandable.

Dyane Phoenix IPF 02

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> Does anyone know if a transplant is possible if someone is 20 to 30

lbs overweight - or I should say BMI needs lowered 4 points. Especially

if lungs are considered in criticle stage??

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> Thanks

> ellen

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[Guest guest]

Ellen,

It depends on the center but all other things being equal 20-30 pounds should not disqualify you. If all your other testing is good and they feel your strong enough physically and mentally to withstand the surgery and recovery 20-30 pounds is not an insurmountable obstacle.

Beth

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Does anyone know if a transplant is possible if someone is 20 to 30 lbs overweight - or I should say BMI needs lowered 4 points. Especially if lungs are considered in criticle stage??Thanks ellen