Good Morning, @sg3, and Welcome to Connect! Please accept my congratulations on your recovery and your almost 4 month check-up for your liver transplant.
My transplant was 14 years ago, and I had my share of questions, too, especially in the beginning months and years. If you are running a fever, it could be an infection that needs to be treated right away with antibiotics. Your ER doctor can check with your transplant Hospital Liver department about an appropriate medication.
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@sg3, I don't recall having the symptoms that you are experiencing. It could be a simple case of constipation, a reaction to being overly active or something more serious. My problematic re-occurring symptoms were an elevated temperature with shivering which came on suddenly. I don't know why these things always act up on the weekend, bit that is what I have experienced, and I have made many late night and early weekend morning trips to my local ER where I am always treated like a VIP when I say that I am a transplant recipient.
If you are uncomfortable with waiting until your appointment on Wednesday, why don't you give them a call tomorrow? They might want to see you earlier or suggest a possible solution to make you comfortable in the meantime.

Someday, after your appointment, I want to hear about the guitars that are in the background!

hi

Great job in getting your transplant done.
It is the 2nd life God has given you. I had mine done 4 and a half years ago.
I too had the same symptoms you are going through. But it seems to be normal.
Over a period of time, you will get used to it and it will go away. However, it is best you mention this to your hepatologist.
All the best and take care of your food intake and take your medics on time without any deviation.

I've had upper right side pain since the third month after transplant. I am 17 months post transplant. After much complaint I had at different times 2 MRIs & 2 Liver biopsies, the last one being about 5 months ago. In addition I have quite elevated liver enzymes, Alk Phos & GGT.
My doctors tell me that I am fine & they are monitoring me. I do not have the bloating problem you mentioned. The pain is more pronounced when I sneeze, cough or have a hearty laugh. It is also sensitive to the touch. I guess I will have to learn to live with it. Or it may go away in time. The doctors also tell me it could be due to a scar tissue or a nerve issue at the incision area. It sure is a much better deal than being 6ft under. There are lots of transplant patients complaining about right side pain of differing proportions. I recommend that you search for "right side pain" in this forum & you may find lots of discussions as this is quite a mature discussion forum. These days I worry more about the persistently elevated liver enzymes than the pain. I don't feel that in a much worrisome position. All kinds of things happen in the first year & gradually they go away. Look down & see at your incisions. You are nearly cut into two halves. Just give it time but you make sure that your coordinators or transplant team are aware of it at every turn. Especially if it has a tendency to progress. Keep the Faith.