4. Listen to your body. Your surgery means you have new health challenges to face, and a very good reason
to manage them carefully–your new organ. If you notice any of the signs and symptoms of rejection (see
What are the signs and symptoms of rejection?), you should take them seriously. Also, if you suspect an
infection of any kind, including a cold, you should heed your doctor’s recommendations to deal with it quickly
and decisively. You can no longer afford to simply let things take their own course.