@feruj I’m so glad you found this group while you’re in the process of evaluation for a liver transplant- wish I had! I was formerly evaluated by my liver team Aug 3, 2021 and had my transplant surgery Oct 29, 2021. By the time I met with the team I was VERY sick. I didn’t think to ask about medical marijuana for some reason- I was very symptomatic- fatigue, nausea, episodes of hepatic encephalopathy etc. I suspect they would have said yes with some restrictions. Post transplant I’ve sometimes had GI issues and the big one is back aches as I had a fall in May, 2021 during a severe episode of hepatic encephalopathy (this phenomenon doesn’t happen to the majority of patients). I currently use cannabis tinctures at night for my back pain at the end of the day, and it has helped nausea a lot. My team brought this up as a possible aid (I live in MA where it’s legal) and I’ve been doing this- a few drops in my tea at night- since summer. It helps a LOT. I was told it had to be pure THC with no CBD or melatonin. I’m not supposed to smoke it- which is fine as I’m not into combustibles! - because the worry post transplant is the spores could cause a fungal infection. This is a long way of saying it’s a fair question and I would follow the advice of your new team. I follow ALL of their advice except I eat more sugar than I should.

How are you feeling physically and emotionally? I know it can be lonely. You will find good support and some ideas here. I can never tire of hearing about others’ experiences as each story if different and yet we have a common thread linking us together. Are there people in your life you want to share with but you are reluctant? I remember sharing my general feelings etc with friends and family but I did experience a loneliness that I never had before- kind of an existential feeling.

I hope you will share a bit about yourself on this forum. All care to you.