Understanding nutritional needs after organ transplant plays an important role in recovery.
The transplant dietitian is available in the clinic to help you with your diet and any nutrition-related issues before and after your transplant.
The Hope group meets every three months for transplant recipients and their families. Our Transplant Dietitian attends the meetings and is available to answer your questions about your diet or nutrition.
Nutrition plays an important role
Nutritional status has been shown to affect survival after transplant. Malnutrition (macro- or micronutrient depletion) before transplantation leads to impaired surgical wound healing, higher rates of post-transplant complications and rejections.
There are several key points to focus on to get yourself in the best possible state of health for transplant surgery – whether you are waiting on the transplant list or you are a potential transplant recipient. While everyone’s nutrition needs are not the same, the basic principles of healthy nutrition before and after transplant are:
From Your Transplant Dietitian
Olga Jameson, RD/LD, MS
INTEGRIS Nazih Zuhdi Transplant Institute Dietitian
"I strongly believe that healthy eating adds years to life, and adds life to our years.
My passion is teaching and encouraging my patients to make healthier choices. Science keeps giving nutrition news every day. Knowledge is power! I continue to learn more about nutrition every day and translate the science of nutrition into practical solutions for my patients.
My goal is to positively teach my patients to follow a balanced lifestyle based on their needs. And healthy eating does not have to be difficult or boring at all. It should be fun! Healthy meals and snacks can be easy to prepare, can taste great, and have amazing therapeutic benefits!"
