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1. Can A Liver Donor Consume Alcohol Can A Liver Donor Consume Alcohol- - GoMedii GoMedii The initiative to be a living liver donor or ready to offer a better life to one of your family members or to the needy with end-stage liver disease is a life-saving choice. There’s a long list of people waiting for cadaveric donors where some of them die waiting. To which living liver donor donating a part of the liver is the best alternative. To many of the donors things might appear confusing and a lot of questions going in there mind such as can a liver donor consume alcohol and many more. Well, we are here to solve such confusion and questions. Considering the case of a living liver donor, a section of the liver from a living person is removed and transplanted into the recipient, following the removal of a diseased liver. So, here is the first concern! Can A Liver Donor Consume Alcohol If a person is going to donate a part of his liver, he is supposed to be avoiding alcohol from the time of surgery is set. Notify the doctor beforehand if you previously had alcohol abuse. You will be suggested for biopsy to ensure your liver is healthy enough to donate. As for, “Can a liver donor consume alcohol?”, stop www.gomediiinternational.com Page 1

2. drinking alcohol 2 weeks before the date of surgery. And resume the consumption only after the doctor tells you it’s safe for you to drink again. Is The Removal Of A Part Of The Liver Safe For A Living Donor? The liver is an incredible organ whose parts can regenerate possibly within 8-12 weeks. In reference, the right lobe (half) can be transplanted into the recipient after removing it from the donor. Where both- the one transplant into the recipient and one left with donor- has the potential to regenerate. So, yes it is absolutely safe for a living donor. Should I Stop Smoking Before Surgery Yes, it is strongly recommended to stop smoking even if you are not a heavy smoker. You will be exposed to certain risks such as chest infection and delayed wound healing if you continue to smoke. Who Can Be A Donor? There are certain criteria to become a donor which are being listed below:: 1. Any person who is genetically related to the recipient example parent, brother or sister. 2. A person with a close relation such as a spouse or very close friends. Further Other Criteria Include: Adults of age between 18 and 55 year One must not be overweight. You don’t have any major medical illness or psychiatric illness. One should be able to understand all the potential complications and risks of surgery. If you have a compatible blood group with the recipient. If you are emotionally or genetically related to the recipient. www.gomediiinternational.com Page 2

3. Your liver should be suitable for the recipient. You risk should be minimal. The information is for awareness purposes where detailed advice must be gathered from a doctor or healthcare provider. If your doctor has recommended you for a liver transplant, consult us by submitting your free inquiry by clicking here. Combined liver and kidney transplant surgery saves patient in india Know about the cost of liver transplant in India Hire best liver transplant surgeon in India Tel :- +91 9654030724 Email :- connect@gomedii.com Website :- http://gomediiinternational.com/ www.gomediiinternational.com Page 3