Precautions To Take After a Liver Transplant Surgery
Liver transplant surgery is a revolutionary treatment to save lives of people suffering from end-stage liver diseases, such as liver cancer or cirrhosis of the liver. During this surgery, the damaged or diseased liver is replaced by a healthy liver from a living or deceased donor.
Experienced liver transplant surgeons have an over 97% success rate in saving lives. However, being a complex procedure, you need to take protective measures to prevent post-transplant infections and the risk for disease recurrence.
In order to have a healthy recovery, you should live in hygienic surroundings after your liver transplant surgery. Ensure that the home is properly ventilated. Wash your hands after meeting strangers and shower every day.
While visiting crowded places, you should wear a mask for at least three months from the surgery date.
You should practice having a healthy, well-balanced, and protein-rich diet to ensure a quick recovery. You should also ensure that the water you drink is safe and filtered. Avoid raw food, salads, sweets or fruits that can increase your blood sugar levels. Smoking and alcohol consumption should be strictly avoided.
To monitor your recovery and any significant risk for infections, you should visit your doctor regularly. Never miss a follow-up appointment with your doctor since it is important to know that the transplanted liver is working fine.
Never skip your prescribed medicines. Medications help you in a healthy recovery.
Don’t lift anything heavy, including babies.
Avoid meeting sick people and you must report even the slightest signs of illnesses to your doctor.
After 3 to 6 months of the surgery, you can return to your day-to-day activities if you feel ready and the doctor permits you to.
Post-transplant care is necessary to ensure a healthy recovery and the long-term success of liver transplant surgery. For any queries related to liver transplantation in India, consult Dr. Vivek Vij, the youngest liver transplant surgeon to complete 800 transplants as Director. Call our 24×7 helpline number: +91-9582546001
