Helpful Info Regarding Liver Transplant Recovery

1
Helpful Info Regarding Liver Transplant Recovery
http//www.transplantcounsellor.com/
2
If you suffer from liver disease, have an
infection or there is some other cause, you may
need to have a liver transplant in order to
survive. According to the 2010 Annual Report of
the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients
three month survival rates are 91.7, one year
survival rates are 85.3, five year survival
rates are 68.4 and ten year survival rates are
54.4. This means if you receive approval for a
transplant and are lucky enough to find a donor
here are things you'll have to expect while
enduring liver transplant recovery
http//www.transplantcounsellor.com/
3
Medical Recovery
Patients usually stay in the hospital ten to
fourteen days, starting in intensive care for a
few days and then moving to a transplant recovery
area. Your medical team will insure your new
liver is working and watch closely for any signs
of bleeding, infection and rejection. You will
start taking immunosuppressants to keep your
immune system from attacking your liver. What
these drugs do mean you'll have to take them for
the rest of your life. Additional drugs will be
provided to reduce the risk of other
complications. You may have to love close to the
transplant center for a few months after
transplantation in order to attend outpatient
appointments so your recovery can be closely
monitored.
http//www.transplantcounsellor.com/
4
Physical Recovery
The physical part of recovering from a liver
transplant usually takes about six to twelve
months. In the beginning, it may be hard to do
simple things such as coughing or breathing
unless you have assistance and you may have to
have physical therapy to rebuild stamina. Your
diet may begin with ice chips and move on to
clear liquids before reintroducing solid foods.
You should not drink alcohol. It is also advised
that you regularly use sunblock to prevent skin
cancer. Avoid people who are ill and continue to
watch for any signs of rejection including
fatigue, loss of appetite, fever, jaundice, dark
urine and light-colored stools.
http//www.transplantcounsellor.com/
5
Emotional Recovery
Some patients find that recovering from a liver
transplant is an emotionally draining experience
for themselves and their family. Your hospital
should have a social worker available who may be
able to direct you to support groups which can
help you through the process. There are a lot of
online resources available which are helpful as
well.
http//www.transplantcounsellor.com/
6
Your liver transplant recovery will last about
three to six months, at which time you should be
able to return to work, physical exercise and
normal activities. You will always be on
medications and have to be more attuned to signs
your body is giving you, but let the transplant
be the start of your new lease on life.
http//www.transplantcounsellor.com/
7
91 954-020-0090 Enquiry
here info_at_transplantcounsellor.com
http//www.transplantcounsellor.com/