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Patients having being diagnosed with liver problems and possibly recommended for a transplant have many questions about the transplant process, below are listed some of the more common questions that are usually asked.
PLEASE NOTE ! We are not able to answer personal questions about medication, medical procedures etc, these MUST be referred back to your consultants. The Q. A .section below, are not expressed or endorsed by the support group, merely for your guidance only. (E&OE Omitted).
Q . What is a liver transplant?
A . A liver transplant is a surgical procedure to remove a diseased liver and replace it with a healthy liver from a donor. Most liver transplant operations use livers from deceased donors.
Q. Will I need to take medication after a transplant?.
A. You will be taking a number of medications after your liver transplant, many for the rest of your life. Drugs called immunosuppressants help keep your immune system from attacking your new liver.
Q. Can I go on holiday abroad after a transplant?
A Yes you can holiday abroad, but it is always advisable to contact the liver unit to confirm that you are ok to travel and to advise on unsafe destinations that are unable to give medical assistance to transplanted patients, some companies may request written confirmation that you are fit to travel.
If you need a vaccination for your holidays, some vaccinations cannot be given after having a transplant. Please see section in main menu under vaccinations.
Q Can I eat what I want after a transplant?
A Generally speaking you can, unless you have some other underlying medical condition. The only thing you have to be made aware of is Grapefruit or Grapefruit juice, this is not allowed to be taken as it can reduce the effectiveness of your immunosuppressive drugs.
Q Can I find out where my liver came from and about my donor?
A Yes, this can only be done through the Transplant Co-ordinators, certain things will not be made available due to patient confidentiality, for more information see DONORS in menu on main heading. |
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