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 Medications
Post-Transplant Medications
Types of Immunosuppressants
Switching Immunosuppressants
Side Effects
Other Medications
Generic and Brand Name Drugs
Helpful Hints
Questions to Ask
Staying Healthy
Post-Transplant Tests
Preventing Rejection
Infections & Immunity
Health Concerns
Diet and Exercise
Contacting Your Donor Family
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After the TransplantAfter receiving your transplant, you will continue to work closely with your transplant team, who will play an active role in your recovery. Although living with a transplant will give you a new lease on life, caring for a healthy organ involves taking sensible steps to recover fully and return to a normal, active lifestyle. The following sections will help you and your family learn more about the post-transplant process so that everyone involved is informed and prepared: 2003 US Transplants by OrganDuring 2003, there were a total of 25,451 transplants performed in the United States.* The chart below shows the total number of transplants for each organ type.
*Based on current OPTN data as reported on April 6, 2004 for the time period from January 1, 1988 to January 31, 2003. Data subject to change based on future data submission or correction. |
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