A Guide to Lung Transplantation

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What Happens After Discharge?

During the first 90 days after discharge from the hospital, you will make frequent trips to the medical center for blood tests, x-rays, and other monitoring of your condition. Rejection is most likely to occur during the first 3 months after transplantation. If uneventful recovery continues after 90 days, trips to the medical center may be less frequent.

You also will be following instructions for self-monitoring of your weight, blood pressure, pulse, temperature, lung function, and (if you are diabetic) blood sugar.

Of primary importance: no smoking, limited use of alcohol, and good nutrition.

As soon as your physicians believe you are able, you will start a program of exercise rehabilitation. This may be conducted at the medical center or at a rehabilitation facility under supervision of your physicians.

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