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I had combined kidney and pancreas transplant in 2006, been a total success no insulin from the day of the operation and totally normal blood sugar levels.I had mine at Guys in London and could not fault them on anything, the follow up is brilliant and they are always available should I need to...

Lisa and Linda I had to make this decision in 2006 after kidney function dropped below 20% and I was assessed as fit for transplant, accepted it with both hands and had transplant 31/12/2006. All i can say is it was the best decision I ever made and that my surgeon/consultant at Guy's ( Mr John...

Hi How long has your husband been on the transplant list, kidney/pancreas is normally shortest waiting time, months rather than years. I had mine 31/12/2006 at Guys in London, its like starting a new life I now have normal kidney and pancreas function no more testing worrying about hypos just...

Kamilla Pancreas transplants are available in many countries now and they tend to be carried out in conjunction with a kidney teansplant when a type 1 diabetic also has kidney failure. this is known as a SPK transplat simultaneous pancreas and kidney transplant. As already posted the number...

All waiting SPK Transplant This has to be the most wonderful operation going, i was dignosed with type 1 diabetis in 1977 and whilst control was quite good my kidneys gradually started to fail. On 31/12/06 I had a SPK transplant at Guys, the improvement was instant kidney function normal...