http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/ Lung Transplant Thu, 23 Jul 2009 16:02:52 GMT Larry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/175 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/175 Update on the generic cellcept: Recall that my impression was that I would trust the judgment of my transplant team. I have been on the generic version for Sun, 12 Jul 2009 04:41:45 GMT Larry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/174 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/174 I just learned that my next refill will be the generic as well. As I see I left the decision to the transplant coordinator. I did not think there should be a Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:24:04 GMT Bette Luksha-Gammell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/173 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/173 I know it's out there, but my docs won't let me take it. I've had too many transplants to take a chance. I'd be petrified! Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:23:16 GMT Bette Luksha-Gammell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/172 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/172 Ana, DME depends on your private insurance coverage. AS for Medicare: Medicare may elect to purchase you a nebulizer or rent one for you to use. There may be Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:33:08 GMT anana1872 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/171 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/171 My pharmacy just sent me generic "Cellcept", made by Apotex. Has anyone else used generic mycophenolate mofetil? Is that ok? I'm nervous... Obviously I'll ask Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:37:46 GMT Larry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/170 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/170 I had a postive experience in this regard. I was originally prescribed an ongoing "nebulized" treatment, and a nebulizer was delivered to me at no charge -- Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:22:38 GMT anana1872 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/169 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/169 Hi,I would like to inquire about DME (durable medical equipment)coverage for nebulizers after transplant. As you know some of us have lung infections that are Tue, 19 May 2009 03:50:47 GMT Larry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/168 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/168 Thanks to all. And I find it odd there are so many Larry's here. I'm wondering if there is an alliteration policy. But even so, cant we have a Leo or a Mon, 18 May 2009 12:17:29 GMT Bette Luksha-Gammell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/167 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/167 Hi Larry, What a surprise my husband is named Larry too! Anyway, I've been on and off SSD for the last 29 years. I attempted to convert my Cobra policy but due Sun, 17 May 2009 22:47:49 GMT DSmith7014@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/166 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/166 I believe you have to be on disability for two years before you will be eligible for Medicare. My husband went through the same thing and his name is Larry Sun, 17 May 2009 22:46:49 GMT dorric2 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/165 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/165 Hello Larry, First of all congratulations on your transplant and your hard work in keeping healthy! As far as your insurance goes, you will be eligible for Sun, 17 May 2009 18:13:01 GMT Larry http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/164 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/164 I am new here. I received a double lung transplant six months ago, after a very fast decline and a very short wait. I am doing quite well, at least as far as Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:04:53 GMT Bette Luksha-Gammell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/163 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/163 Mindi, The IPF coordinator from UPMC is trying to contact you as well as my friend John. Please send me your mothers name as well as a contact for you so they Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:43:41 GMT sarahn1030 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/162 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/162 just in need of some advice. My mom has IPF and is 44 years old. She has had this disease for a little over 2 years now and has been on the transplant list Fri, 13 Mar 2009 17:48:52 GMT anana1872 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/161 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lungtransplant/message/161 Are you waiting for a lung transplant or recently had one? If so, read below! Each year, lung transplantation is a life saving procedure for people with