Injury Report: Melnyk released from hospital after successful surgery.

[BonkTastic]

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[Mr Invidious]

Fantastic news! Here's hoping he continues his recovery back at home and that he'll be 100% in no time.

 

[Very Stable Genius]

Now that a Sens fan saved his life, can we spend to the cap? Pretty please?

 

[Nac Mac Feegle]

Good to hear. Any word on how the donor is doing?

 

[Knave]

Good to hear. Any word on how the donor is doing?

http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/06/03...spital?token=d0d5a5bbf6430ef1c7fedb61d60c657b

"Mr. Melnyk's recovery has been proceeding very well since undergoing his transplant," said Dr. Atul Humar, medical director of the University Health Network's Multi-Organ Transplant Program, said in a statement.

"As with all of our transplant patients, Mr. Melnyk has been monitored closely by his transplant team and his general health has improved to the point where he can begin the next phase of his recovery. In addition, we are pleased to report that the anonymous donor has also been discharged and is doing extremely well."

According to the Sun he's doing well and was discharged.

 

[saskriders]

Good News

 

[SenatorArmy*]

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?

 

[Sun God Nika]

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