Well where do start. To make it brief my kidney function has slowly been declining and now functioning at about 13%. I was at guys hospital today and it has been recommended that I have both kidney and pancreas transplant. I have never thought this would happen to me but then again who does? I'm not quite sure why I am writing this but I am totally lost for words and still think that it might not happen. I was shown around the ward, had some blood taken and arranged for a cardiac stress test. I have been type1 diabetic for the past 28years of my life (i'm now 33years) and this is the most bizarre feeling that I may no longer need to test or inject. Apparently I should feel excited and grateful but for some reason I don't. I'm petrified and think that maybe its not too bad and easier staying diabetic. I'm just wondering if there is anybody on here that could give any information on having the transplant, what to expect and how they felt etc. Sorry if I do sound ungrateful but the fear of the unknown is just too much to bear.