Actively managing your health

Getting used to life after transplantation can be difficult. There are lifestyle changes to be made and medication regimens that can take some getting used to. But by playing an active role in your care and working with your transplant team to find the regimen that works for you, you can achieve long-term health.

After years of living with your liver transplant, you may feel that taking your medications is not as important as it used to be, but this is simply not true.

Even years after transplant surgery, missing medication doses, failing to keep scheduled medical appointments, and not completing regular lab tests can put you at risk for rejection and organ loss.

As always, stay on track with your treatment plan and discuss any concerns you may have with your transplant team. Remember, you are the most important part of your transplant team, and the success of your transplanted organ depends on your continual and active role in your health.

Talk to your transplant team right away if you are experiencing any side effects that are affecting your decision to take your medications. Your team can help you manage these side effects, and may explore altering or switching your medications.

Remember, your medications are a big part of helping you feel good—but they can only do their job if they are taken as directed.