Looking after yourself before a transplant
To prepare for your lung transplant, it’s important to stay as healthy as possible, both mentally and physically
Key points
- To prepare for your lung transplant, it’s important to stay as healthy as possible, both mentally and physically
- Keep active, eat well, and lose weight if you need to
- You or your loved ones might find it helps talking to a support group
- If you are a smoker, you must stop as soon as possible and remain a non-smoker for 6 months before being re-listed
Things you can do
Need help with any of the above?
If you need advice or have any concerns, please speak to your lung care team.
