Tips While Waiting for Your Liver Transplant
Patients on the transplant waiting list should
stay as healthy as possible. One of the eligibility
factors for a liver transplant is overall physical
health. Follow these tips to stay healthy while
you wait:
- See your primary care doctor on a regular
basis.
- Keep your weight as close to normal as possible.
- Exercise if your doctor says it's OK. If
you're in good shape, recovery after surgery
will be easier.
- Follow any recommendation the transplant
team makes to you in terms of getting lab, X-ray
or other tests done so that your transplant
is not delayed.
- Stay positive, even though it may feel like
a long wait until an organ is available. Many
studies show that a positive attitude translates
into better health.
- Let your transplant coordinator know if you:
- Change your doctor, insurance carrier,
name, home address or phone.
- Are admitted to the hospital.
- Undergo any surgical procedure.
Revised by Kim
Olthoff, MD
Last updated February 2006
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