@cmael, @contentandwell - I have been getting bone density scans since I was first diagnosed with liver disease. Knowing that liver disease does affect bones, my doctors wanted to establish a baseline for me. Since my transplant, part of my routine aftercare has been routine bone density scans (I think every 2 years) and they show some improvement from my serious decline at time of my severe stage of liver failure. I am at the osteoporosis stage, and I am encouraged at each annual post transplant check-up to keep on doing weight bearing exercises and to get enough calcium in my diet, which I supplement with Calcium Citrate/Vitamin D (approved by my transplant team). So far, I'm holding steady. I have my bone density scans done at Mayo when I am there as part of my check-up.

I am curiously looking toward what might be down the road (or trail since I like to hike) so I found this information to be helpful. I want to share it here. It covers a wide range information, even role of endocrinologist and diagnisis and treatment. (medication, exercise, diet).
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/osteoporosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20351968
It also tells about other conditions that can increase the risk of osteoporosis. And questions for your doctor.

I don't see my team for another year. Let me know what you find out.

@cmael, Come back! I just added the link!

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