I also had cirrhosis of the liver from an autoimmune disease. I was diagnosed when I was 16. I had my liver transplant when I was 35. I am now 38 years post transplant. It is a lifetime treatment. I can truth say I feel very good. I think my doctors are even a little confused. The 1st year is the hardest because of higher doses of meds. Eventually you end up getting what you need and things get a lot better. Of course, in 38 years I am sure they have improved a lot of things. Just tell the doctors how you feel and if you feel you are going downhill. Best of luck to you.