How Long Does It Take To Recover?
posted by: garylws

A question often asked is, how long does it take to recover from a transplant. The short answer... EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT!

Some people recover very quickly, one to three months. Others seem to have a harder time, taking much longer.

Your recovery time can depend on how healthy you were before the transplant. If you were very sick and non active, you can expect that the recovery may take longer. Not only do you have to recover from the transplant but you also have to recover from a weakened body.

It's important to stay as strong as you can. Try to walk as much as you can. A good exercise is lifting your arms and your legs. We know how difficult it can be to exercise when you don't feel good. It may even take all the energy you have. However, you will be amazed at how difficult it is just to get out of the bed after a transplant. The stronger you are, the easier it will be.

The alternative may be that you have a longer and more difficult recovery time.

Source: garylws Post-Transplant Patient