Depending on your progress and complications, we will then begin to reduce your visits to once a week for the next few months. We will check your vital signs, draw blood, and check the immunospression medication levels. After approximately one hour, your lab results will be back. We will then examine you and review your blood test results and medicines with you. There is always time to discuss your questions and concerns during the examination.
Many patients find it helpful to write down questions ahead of time.
Remember not to take your cyclosporine or Prograf dose until after your blood is drawn. After the first 3 months, if you are doing well, you will begin to receive more of your care from your primary care physician and from local laboratories. This transition period is different for each individual, and depends on your condition and the resources available in your geographic area. We encourage you to call the transplant team at 312.695.8900 at any time with questions or concerns. If you have any kind of physical emergency, such as fever, vomiting, diarrhea, or incision drainage, please call our office immediately.