Your transplant Social Worker will assist you in acquiring temporary housing should you need it. Your transplant pharmacist will instruct you on your medications. The medicines are of vital importance for the home management of your transplant. A thorough understanding of your medications and how to take them will be expected when you go home. You will receive ongoing instruction about diet, exercise and other general information to ensure a long and healthy life.
Weight gain following successful transplantation is often a major problem for many recipients.
With an increased appetite, calorie counting and exercise are important for maintaining ideal body weight. Your transplant dietician provides a personalized plan to meet your needs. To help assure a successful transplant, your post-operative care continues the rest of your life. The frequency and level of that care depends on your individual needs. Patients outside the Dallas area should expect to remain in Dallas 4-6 weeks after transplantation.