Wonderful news. So people have mentioned that Melnyk will have to take anti-rejection meds the rest of his life? Is this always the case? Is there a chance the body simply accepts the liver and doesn't need any rejection meds?
After an organ transplant, you will need to take immunosuppressant (anti-rejection) drugs. These drugs help prevent your immune system from attacking ("rejecting") the new organ. Typically, they must be taken for the lifetime of your transplanted organ.
You will take other medications to help the anti-rejection drugs do their job or control their side effects. And you may need to take medications for other health conditions.
Organ rejection is a constant threat. Keeping the immune system from attacking your transplanted organ requires constant vigilance. So, it's likely that your transplant team will make adjustments to your anti-rejection drug regimen.
After your transplant, it's vital that you:
Keep all your doctor appointments
Undergo every recommended lab test
Take all your prescription drugs
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/life-after-transplant-tips-managing-health