How a lung transplant has changed the life of a young woman with cystic fibrosis
30 May 2017
Lisa has always known that she would need a lung transplant in order to.
Organ donation saved Lisa's life
Lisa talks about her double lung transplant.
But for her to actually experience what itβs like to fill your lungs up with air, I just cannae wait for that dayLisaβs Mum
Back in 2015, Lisa featured in .
She revealed how her life was on hold while she waited for the call saying that lungs had become available on the transplant waiting list.
While around her she saw her friends are getting married and progressing careers, Lisa’s life was precariously balanced, putting a great strain on her and her family.
Lisaβs condition means she has to be ready for a lung transplant at a momentβs notice
Lisa has known since childhood that she will need a lung transplant to survive
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