Video: Transplant prep tips from Mayo Clinic’s patient community By Mayo Clinic Staff Share Facebook Twitter Print details Getting ready for a transplant is nerve-wracking. Sometimes, you just need advice from someone who's been through it. Watch for 7 healthy ways Mayo Clinic community members have prepared for transplant. Show transcript Transplant prep tips from Mayo Clinic's patient community The Mayo Clinic Connect patient community offers advice on how to prep for a transplant, a "changing moment in your life." Try the Mediterranean diet. "It has enough REAL food that I don't starve, and I switch menu plan items around." Get a kitchen scale. "I use it often now to make sure that my portion sizes are in the right range." Move as much as you can. "Being fit pretransplant will help you get through recovery." Get aqua-aerobic in a heated pool. "Therapy pool water is warm and gentle. You can tailor exercises to your own abilities." Cut the liquid calories. "I stopped drinking juice and lemonade. I add fresh berries or a pinch of stevia to water." Anticipate kitchen temptations. "Use cooking methods that prevent mindless snacking, such as a slow cooker." Play to win the long game. "In order to keep our new gift of life, we need a healthy new way to live from now on." Guidance from the experts at Mayo Clinic.Get more healthy action tips delivered daily when you download the Mayo Clinic App. Show references Pre-transplant diet and exercise ideas. Mayo Clinic Connect. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/pre-transplant-diet-and-exercise-ideas/?pg=1#chv4-comment-stream-header. Accessed Dec. 12, 2019. VID-20466717