What can you not do after liver transplant surgery?

Recipients are discharged within 10-15 days and their recovery time is like that of donors, said Dr. Arvinder Singh Soin, Chairman, Institute of Liver Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine, Medanta Hospital, Gurugram.

They are put on multiple medications after four months of transplant and then confined to a few life-long medicines.

However, these do not come in the way of their quality of life, the doctor said.

The donors are discharged five to seven days after transplant, and they may return to a normal life in a month.

They must follow a normal diet, healthy lifestyle, stay physically fit and can participate in sports. However, it may take up to four months for them to play hockey or start doing weights.

The life expectancy of the donor is not hampered due to the transplant and does not require any medication or follow-up after two months, Dr. Soin concluded.