🫀 Before vs. After Liver Transplant: What Really Changes? With Expert Insights from Dr. Chetan Kalal, DM Hepatology Helping you understand the real journey — physically, emotionally, and medically. ________________________________________ 🧍♂️ Before Liver Transplant: Life on the Edge For patients with end-stage liver disease, life before transplant can feel like a daily struggle: Symptom / Challenge Common Experiences ⚠️ Energy & Appetite Chronic fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss ⚠️ Body Changes Swollen abdomen (ascites), yellow eyes/skin (jaundice) ⚠️ Brain Fog & Confusion Hepatic encephalopathy — forgetfulness, drowsiness ⚠️ Frequent Hospital Visits Repeated fluid removal, blood tests, hospitalizations ⚠️ Limited Diet & Lifestyle Strict food restrictions, fragile immunity ⚠️ Emotional Burden Anxiety, depression, loss of independence Many families feel helpless — waiting for a donor, living in uncertainty, and constantly managing complications. ________________________________________ 🌟 After Liver Transplant: A New Lease on Life Life after transplant, with proper care and follow-up, is often healthier and more independent than before: Improvement Area Post-Transplant Reality ✅ Energy & Nutrition Appetite returns, better digestion, steady weight gain ✅ Liver Function Jaundice disappears, labs stabilize ✅ Mental Clarity Brain fog resolves, sleep improves ✅ Quality of Life Ability to work, travel, participate in family life ✅ Medications Lifelong immunosuppressants, but well tolerated ✅ Lifespan 10–20+ years of extended, meaningful life “Most of my patients walk into follow-ups smiling, energetic, and grateful. They’re not just surviving — they’re truly living again.” — Dr. Chetan Kalal ________________________________________ 🩺 Life After Transplant: What’s Needed? • Immunosuppressive medicines • Regular follow-ups (virtual or in-clinic) • Balanced diet (liver-friendly, hygienic) • Hygiene & lifestyle precautions • Support system & long-term planning ________________________________________ 📞 Need Guidance Before or After a Liver Transplant? Whether you're waiting for a transplant or living post-surgery — Dr. Chetan Kalal and his team offer: • Second opinions • Post-transplant recovery plans • Virtual consults globally 📍 Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai 🌍 Serving India, UAE, UK, Canada, USA, Australia, Africa 🌐 www.drchetankalal.com 📱 +91 8506873687 ________________________________________