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3 weeks post liver transplant: when will I feel better?

Transplants | Last Active: Jun 16, 2023 | Replies (106)

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@rith

Yes it’s so nice to wear regular clothes again although now I wear super comfy ones. I tried to wear spanx years ago when I worked in retail and sold womens clothing. Way to tight then and now I wouldn’t even try! After my transplant I felt like I had a tight rubber band around me and couldn’t stand to have anything touch me. I finally went to physical therapy and the therapist worked on the scar to help make it less sensitive. Also worked on building back strength in my legs. I would highly recommend physical therapy.
I did talk to my team about the tiredness and they think it’s the meds. I had 2 bouts of rejection plus cmv the first year so my meds were kept pretty high.

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@rith, Regular sized clothes were my first desire after my transplant! And comfort is always my priority, too. I did have PT and OT in the hospital before my transplant, and also afterward. Walking is the best and I can remember my walks in the hallway around the nurses station with my walker while my PT (and eventually my husband) managed the wheeled IV pole. Last week I was hiking with my husband, we did 21 miles of trail in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Life is good!

I want to invite @danab who also had CMV since his heart transplant. Perhaps Dana, has something add about the tiredness that you are experiencing. And BTW, he is a daily walker!