Post-transplant life is different for everyone. The most noticeable difference is with healthy blood flow your skin color will look and you will feel better than you had before! Although post-surgery recovery is long, and it takes time to get your energy back, we often hear "wow, I did not realize how sick/low energy I was." In addition to the cocktail of medication you will be taking, you do need to be aware of how being immune compromised effects your daily life. For example, your body will not naturally fight skin cancers like it would with a robust immune system. Sunscreen becomes a daily ritual and annual trips to the dermatologist get added to your to-do list. You should not scoop animal poop (lucky you) or clean a fish tank. When kids are sick at home, you do not need to move out, just keep a common sense approached to your health and report any sign of illness or infection to your nurse coordinator. As with all content on the web, please talk to your doctors directly with any questions. This recap is to show you that some random things factor in, but for the most part you are "normal."