David “DD Davey” Bauer, a 34-year-old from Missouri, underwent a groundbreaking medical procedure that involved using artificial lungs and double D breast implants to save his life. He switched from smoking to vaping in 2014, but developed a severe lung infection resistant to antibiotics. The procedure involved removing his infected lungs and replacing them with an artificial lung, with the breast implants supporting his heart. This temporary solution allowed him to survive while awaiting a double-lung transplant, which was successfully completed later.
Dr. Ankit Bharat, the director of the institute who performed the surgery, explained that selecting the DD breast implants was the best fit for Davey’s chest. After the infected lungs were removed, Davey’s body immediately began clearing the infection, and a suitable match for a double-lung transplant was found within 24 hours. This extraordinary procedure saved Davey’s life, and he intends to use his unique experience to encourage others to quit vaping. Now known as “DD Davey,” he is grateful for the medical innovation that provided him with a second chance at life and is looking forward to celebrating the holidays with his new lungs.
