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<blockquote data-quote="Susan1974" data-source="post: 501590" data-attributes="member: 93998"><p>I am currently suspended from the transplant list for a kidney and pancreas. I'm suspended as I've recently had surgery and can't be on the list until I heal. I have to say once the surgeon explained what a pancreas transplant entails I am thinking twice about it.</p><p></p><p></p><p>On the one hand I think I might as well go for it because I have little quality of life as it is but on the other hand I think if I had just a kidney transplant once I had it my blood sugars might be easier to control anyway. I have therefore just done the DAFNE course in an effort to get a tighter grip on my control and am still in two minds about whether I want to go for it. I have to say the thought of getting rid of diabetes is so tempting. It all depends on how well you can control your diabetes. Clearly your doctor thinks it's worthwhile. You should ask to speak to the surgeon who would perform the op to get a better insight and weigh up your options. I have heard of a few people in my renal Unit who have had the op and it has gone well and they are doing brilliantly! It's a tough decision and all you can do is arm yourself with as much info and feedback as possible and weigh up the pros and cons. Good luck with everything!!</p><p></p><p>Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Susan1974, post: 501590, member: 93998"] I am currently suspended from the transplant list for a kidney and pancreas. I'm suspended as I've recently had surgery and can't be on the list until I heal. I have to say once the surgeon explained what a pancreas transplant entails I am thinking twice about it. On the one hand I think I might as well go for it because I have little quality of life as it is but on the other hand I think if I had just a kidney transplant once I had it my blood sugars might be easier to control anyway. I have therefore just done the DAFNE course in an effort to get a tighter grip on my control and am still in two minds about whether I want to go for it. I have to say the thought of getting rid of diabetes is so tempting. It all depends on how well you can control your diabetes. Clearly your doctor thinks it's worthwhile. You should ask to speak to the surgeon who would perform the op to get a better insight and weigh up your options. I have heard of a few people in my renal Unit who have had the op and it has gone well and they are doing brilliantly! It's a tough decision and all you can do is arm yourself with as much info and feedback as possible and weigh up the pros and cons. Good luck with everything!! Sent from the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig]Diabetes Forum App[/url] [/QUOTE]
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