1Disclaimer
24Days 8–14 (or Longer): Preparing for Discharge
2What Is a Liver Transplant?
25Common Side Effects and How to Handle Them
3Why Liver Transplants Are Needed
26When You Might Go Home
4Basic Terms Explained
27The Caregiver’s Role After Discharge
5How Liver Disease Progresses
28Your First 30 Days Post-Transplant
6Common Causes of Liver Disease
29Building New Routines
7Who Might Need a Transplant
30Medication Management: What You Need to Know
8Signs You May Need a Transplant
31Signs Something May Be Wrong (and What to Do)
9Common Liver Conditions that Lead to Transplants
32Setting Up a Safe and Supportive Home Environment
10When to Ask Your Doctor About Next Steps
33Nutrition & Lifestyle for Liver Health
11Preparing for Surgery (For Patients and Caregivers)
34What to Eat and Avoid Post-Transplant
12What to Expect in Pre-Surgery Evaluations
35Easy Meal Ideas and Grocery Tips
13Emotional Prep: Fear, Hope, and Stress
36Staying Active Without Overdoing It
14Caregiver Tips: Helping Someone You Love Prepare
37Importance of Sleep and Stress Management
15Questions to Ask Your Transplant Team
38Long-Term Wellness and Support
16Understanding the Surgery Process
39Follow-Up Appointments and Lab Tests
17What Happens on Surgery Day
40Staying on Track with Your Medication
18The Role of the Surgical Team
41How to Talk to Your Employer or Insurance
19How Long Surgery Takes and What’s Involved
42Joining Support Groups for Patients or Caregivers
20Explaining It to Children or Loved Ones
43Conclusion
21Day 1: The First 24 Hours in the ICU
44FAQs
22Days 2–3: Transition Out of the ICU
45References and Helpful Links
23Days 4–7: Building Strength
