Recovery Timeline
Day 1: You’ll be able to walk and stretch.
Month 1.5: You may resume driving a car, upon authorization from the transplant team.
Month 2: Simple aerobics (jogging, swimming).
Month 3: Lift 20 to 30 pounds.
Month 3 - 6: Upon approval from the transplant team, you may return to work or school.
Month 6: Lift 40 pounds.
Month 12: You may pursue a pregnancy without risking damage to internal organs.