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Double-lung recipient Hlne Campbell leaves hospital

A young Ottawa woman who became an advocate for organ donation and had a double-lung transplant a month ago has left hospital in Toronto and tweeted that she's "feeling amazing."

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Hlne Campbell discharged from hospital

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The 21-year-old Ottawa woman who underwent double-lung transplant surgery last month is back at her Toronto home after being discharged from hospital.

Ayoung Ottawa woman who became an advocate for organ donation and had a double-lung transplant a month ago has left hospital in Toronto and tweeted that she's "feeling amazing."

Hlne Campbell, who underwent a double-lung transplant late last month, tweeted Friday night that she is feeling great after leaving hospital in Toronto. (Twitter)

Hlne Campbellwho became the unofficial face of organ donation in Canada afterreceiving public support from Justin Bieber and Ellen DeGenerestweeted aboutleaving hospitallate Friday night from her@alungstoryTwitter account.

"Got discharged, I'm back at home away from home in Toronto, casa at lasta #BeAnOrganDonor," she wrote, and included a picture of herself sitting at home on a bed withno breathing tubes in sight.

Earlier Friday, Campbell tweeted that physiotherapy was going well.

"Feeling Amazing! Just did the bike in physio and didn't need any oxygen! Miracle! Thank you for the endless support! #LYLT #BeAnOrganDonor," she wrote.

The 21-year-old was diagnosed with advanced idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis last October and had surgery at Toronto General Hospital on April 6.