Until David Flurett received his lung transplant he had to carry a 42-pound backpack, custom made to hold three tanks of oxygen. He specially designed it so he could remain mobile at home and at work, where he handles fire systems testing and maintenance at the Savannah River site.
Debra Flurett lies next to her husband David, just hours before he received a lung transplant. 
Left to right, Penny Mitchum, RN, Dr. Jeffrey Griffin, George Guldan, anesthesiologist, Dr. John Kratz, and Heidi Doffing, perfusionist, start David Flurett's lung transplant at MUSC. 
Instruments are set up on a table for the lung transplant surgery.
Dr. Jeffrey Griffin and Dr. John Kratz start David Flurett's lung transplant at MUSC.
Kim Dravenstott, RN, adds frozen saline to a pan to keep the donated lungs chilled when they arrive at MUSC. 
Dr. Daniel Eads wheels in the donated lungs in a cooler. Dr. Eads procured the lungs at the donor hospital with Dr. Denlinger.
Dr. Danny Eads, left, and Dr. Chadrick Denlinger prepare the donated lungs to go into David Flurett.
Dr. Danny Eads, left, and Dr. Chadrick Denlinger prepare the donated lungs to be transplanted while Dr. Jeffrey Griffin and Dr. John Kratz take out David Flurett's bad lungs.
Resident thoracic surgeon, Dr. Danny Eads, left, and Dr. Chadrick Denlinger prepare the donated lungs to go into David Flurett.
Left to right, Penny Mitchum, RN, assists Dr. Jeffrey Griffin and Dr. Chadrick Denlinger, as they transplant the new lungs into David Flurett. 
David Flurett waits to start his physical therapy at MUSC 19 days after receiving a lung transplant. 
MUSC respiratory therapist, Jessica Gregorie takes David Flurett's blood pressure before he starts his physical therapy at MUSC.
MUSC respiratory therapist, Jessica Gregorie checks David Flurett's progress while he rides a stationary bike during his physical therapy session at MUSC.
