Woman becomes piper after double-lung transplant

[California Highlander]

This is a pretty amazing story:
http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/articl...gs-4359366.php

[sailortats]

You're right. That story is really amazing. Glad you posted it for others outside our area to read.

[Jock Scot]

Wow! Just what can one say? Wonderful? Amazing? Fantastic? Brave? Impressive? These words whilst they do apply are nowhere near sufficient to cover the courage of a very special lady. I love to hear these types of stories as they do encourage others with their own particular rocky road to follow. Bravo.

[dakuda]

That sure is an interesting story, imagine wanting to play the pipes that much....

[imrichmond]

This is a remarkable story. I've never before heard of a lung-transplant recipient taking up piping. Playing the pipes may well help her develop the capacity of her new lungs, though. I have known several serious asthmatics whose condition has improved markedly through playing bagpipes. A couple of them even took up piping on the recommendation of their doctors, but these were 10- or 12-year-old kids. It's tough enough for adults in their forties to take up the great highland bagpipe without the added complications this woman has. More power to her!

[1oldsarge]

That sure is an interesting story, imagine wanting to play the pipes that much....

Excellent comment!!

[sydnie7]

Also interesting that she mentions the hazards of fungi inside the pipes, subject of another recent thread.

I worked closely with a fellow whose wife went through heart/lung transplant due to congenital issues. Good to hear more success stories, especially with this twist!