There certain basic things to be kept in mind before and after liver transplant surgery which i will be
mentioning in short as below :- 1) Food preparation- Wash your hands properly.wash and dry utensils
such as chopping boards between preparing cooked and raw foods to avoid cross-contamination.Wash all
fresh fruits and vegs thoroughly before preparation.
2) Cooking - Cook meat,poultry,shellfish and eggs thoroughly if eaten.Reheat food till it is piping hot and not
more than once.
3) Storing food- Store in the fridge at less than 5degree celsius. Never refreeze thawed food.cover all foods
in the fridge.
4) Calcium - It is important to have enough vit-D and calcium from your diet to keep the bones strong. Good
sources of calcium include milk,cheese,yoghurts,calcium enriched soy products and tofu.
5) Salt - It is recommended for you to continue to follow a low salt diet to help prevent high blood pressure.
6) Exercise - Regular light to moderate exercise is necessary for the patients.Deep breathing can help in
expanding and strengthening the lungs.The patient can take up light cardio work out,walking,swimming or yoga after 3months of surgery.
Thus,these are the basic tips which one can follow in pre and post liver transplant surgery case.