How long after transplant do patients typically return to normal?

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Sorry I haven't posted any updates lately. was back in the hospital this

past week for 9 days. When we went to clinic last Monday, his numbers were up

and his blood pressure was bad so they decided to admit him. They did a biopsy

last Friday. It was fine. They did an ERCP on Monday and it was fine too. His

INR and creatinine were both really high during his stay. They're better now but

still not " perfect. " Anyway, I was just wondering, how long after transplant do

these things usually normalize? And how long should it take to get rid of the

ascities? It's not bad now-they put in a drain while he was in the hospital and

the first night drained 11 liters! They also removed his staples. He now has 2

open spots that I have to pack. It doesn't gross me out like it did at first. I

can see a couple of internal stitches though! He freaks out and won't look at it

at all. Really, I think it looks pretty good. He's starting to get around better

but is still pretty weak. Over all he's doing pretty well though....and looks

great! I realized the other day for the first time in the 6 years I've known him

that he has some freckles on his forehead!