After being discharged from the hospital, you should return to the transplant hospital once every two weeks for the first two months, once a month for six months, and once every two months thereafter to monitor the condition of the transplanted liver and potential complications. The doctor will give you some blood and urine routine, liver function tests, ultrasound and measurement of immunosuppressant concentration in blood. Take practical care to protect the T-tube and do not do strenuous exercise to avoid dislodging the T-tube. Disinfect and change the medicine once a week, and open it once every 7 days for 3-5 hours each time, and pay attention to disinfection when opening. Before bathing, apply surgical patch after covering with gauze. Measure the body temperature at regular intervals and pay attention to temperature changes. When the body temperature exceeds 38 degrees for more than one day, it suggests that there may be rejection reaction or infection occurs, you should contact your doctor as soon as possible, and don’t use medication on your own without the doctor’s consent. Learn to measure your own blood pressure, pay attention to changes in blood pressure, and inform your doctor when there is any abnormality. Pay attention to the care of your teeth, you should use a soft toothbrush to avoid damaging your gums. Brush your teeth promptly after each meal and rinse your mouth with antiseptic water. If you have dentures, you should brush more carefully after meals. To prevent infections from your mouth, it is necessary to see your dentist every six months, but for the first six months after your transplant, it is best to avoid dental procedures unless you have severe dental disease. Regardless of how long after surgery, you should take antibiotics 24 hours before and 48 hours after your dental treatment as a good preventive measure against infection, and you should consult your doctor about what and how to use the medication. In order to reduce the chance of infection, please pay attention to personal hygiene, you should do: 1, regular bath, preferably shower, and pay attention to the use of soft towels to gently scrub 2, daily change of hand towels and washcloths 3, wash your hands before meals and after the stools 4, menstruating women should be timely replacement of sanitary napkins. Please do not use women’s health care products, because the bactericidal ingredients inside will destroy the local micro-environment and increase the chance of infection, as long as attention is paid to regular washing with soap and warm water can be. 5, hormones may lead to acne, pay attention to wash with soap and warm water can be, and do not use cosmetics and so on the acne. If the acne infection is more serious, please see a dermatologist. After treatment or no relief, promptly contact your transplant doctor. 6. Ultraviolet rays from sunlight can age the skin, cause sunburn and even lead to skin cancer. After organ transplantation, sunburn caused by sunlight is more likely to occur because of low immunity. Should pay attention to: Whether it is a sunny day or cloudy weather, should avoid going out in the midday (10am-3pm), because this time the ultraviolet rays are the strongest, should be in the shade as far as possible. When outdoors, in addition to sunscreen, wear a hat, long sleeves and breathable pants. During the spring and summer months, apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor of 15 or higher all over exposed areas, especially your face, neck and hands. After sweating or swimming, sunscreen should be applied again. If you have a birthmark on your body, please pay attention to the color change and border of the birthmark. Life after transplantation It is especially nice to be able to go home after transplantation, but you may be a little uneasy and apprehensive for the first few weeks, after which you will gradually return to normal life. After returning home, you will need to readjust to family life and adjust the pace of your own and your family’s lives in order to establish a more coordinated, comfortable and enjoyable family life. Three months after returning home, most people are able to lead a full and enjoyable life. Although they still need medication and regular checkups, they are able to work, study, start a family and have children as normal. Prolonged hospitalization and surgeries are physically draining. Proper diet and nutrition are important for recovery after transplantation. A healthy and balanced diet is good for your health. As hormones significantly increase appetite, care should be taken to prevent excessive weight gain. Your diet should be low in fat and sugar. It is a good idea to consult a dietitian to set up your recipe program. Your diet should include: 1. Fruits 2. Vegetables 3. Whole grains and breads 4. Low-fat milk, dairy products and other calcium-rich foods 5. Lean meats, fish, poultry and other protein-containing foods Other suggestions: 1. Weigh yourself every day. 2. Don’t add sweets in between your main meals. 3. Eat fruits and vegetables if you feel hungry. 3. Drink 2 liters of water a day, which is good for waste elimination. Bottled mineral water, tea, milk, fruit juice, etc. are beneficial 4, fruit must be washed, peeled 5, root vegetables must be peeled and cooked, do not eat raw vegetables, such as lettuce, etc. 6, do not eat unpasteurized or moldy cheese 7, buy only a small amount of dairy products at a time to store in the refrigerator and eat within the shelf life 8, you should use a low-salt diet Physical exercise is positive for physical and mental , conducive to energetic engagement in work, entrepreneurship and socializing, and regular exercise also helps you control your weight. Your exercise program should be gradual so that you will get better results without hurting your body. In the beginning, walking is the best way to go, but don’t overdo it and take breaks when you feel tired. As time goes by, you will find that your body is gradually getting better and this is when you can gradually extend the time and distance of your walks. After you have some physical strength, you can try other exercises, cycling, swimming and so on, which is more conducive to improving your endurance and making your muscles stronger. For the first four weeks after the transplant, it is best not to drive. Please do not drink alcohol as it damages the liver. Absolutely do not smoke! Smoking is extremely harmful to you. If needed, you can turn to a smoking cessation organization. Sexual function returns to normal a few months after the transplant and you can have sex as long as you feel good. Kissing is allowed provided that your partner does not have an infection such as a cold or flu. Do not use medication for contraception as immunosuppressants affect the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. Intrauterine devices, such as the IUD, are also not favored because of their potential to cause infection. In terms of contraception, the use of condoms is advocated, which not only ensures contraception, but also avoids infections brought about by sexual intercourse. Consult your gynecologist if necessary. Many people have healthy babies after liver transplantation. You need to talk to your doctor if you want to have children. You can travel, but you should go to places where hygiene is good and infectious diseases are not prevalent. You should take a sufficient amount of medication with you before you leave and take it regularly while traveling. Also take care to have your doctor give you a briefing on your condition before you leave. Please do not receive any live or live attenuated vaccinations, such as polio sugar pills, yellow fever, tuberculosis vaccines, etc. Inactivated vaccines are still available and you should contact your doctor before receiving them. Because pets can increase the chances of infection, you should generally not own a pet; if you have a pet at home, avoid contact with it and its feces. You should try to avoid all unhygienic work, such as planting and gardening. You should keep your living room, kitchen and especially the refrigerator clean and hygienic.