@lsheerin, I think that you have already realized, from the shared experiences of other transplant recipients, that each one of us is different as we recover from out transplant surgery. I also want to point out that each of us had a different experience leading up to our transplant. You are absolutely correct in saying. "It's a process, but a worthwhile one." I'm nor sure if there is a 'normal' recovery. Please keep his transplant team updated about his progress.

Here is a newly formed support group that you will find helpful.
- It's just one of those days: Share your transplant recovery tips
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/its-just-one-of-those-days/
This is one of my favorites:
- Snapshots of hope: Life on the other side of transplant.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/snapshots-of-hope-life-on-the-other-side-of-transplant/
I'm tagging - @abider, @8899, @apachanga1, and @glover to the above groups.