Robstown native recovering after double-lung transplant
A Robstown native soon will receive one of 12 COVID-19 related double-lung transplants.
By: Victoria Balderrama
and last updated 2021-01-08 09:01:16-05
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â A Robstown native is recovering after receiving a COVID-19 related double-lung transplant earlier this morning in Chicago.
James Teltschik grew up in Robstown, but now lives in San Antonio. He s currently recuperating at Northwestern Hospital after the surgery.
Surgeons told family members that Jim s surgery was textbook and that Teltschik is doing great. The surgery began late Thursday and continued into Friday morning before it was completed.
Telschik is expected to remain in intensive care for two to three days in case of rejection of the new lungs.