Reply to Thread

Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2025 »

Message: <blockquote data-quote="clareb1970" data-source="post: 803299" data-attributes="member: 168117">Hello flowerpot!If I could offer you any advice, it would be to reconsider the transplant (depending on your current situation of course).  Yes, the surgery involves a big operation, but you are fast asleep and know nothing!  I had an incision from my sternum to my pants which looked like a zipper, but is now invisible!  The immunosuppressant drugs are great.  They are constantly improving them and they have very few or no side effects.  The only side effect I got was that I went a bit hairy for a few weeks but that pretty soon went back to normal.  No weight gain other than to reach a normal healthy weight.  I went from looking I'll all the time to looking well and happy!  My hair and skin improved tremendously.I would hate to think that you totally dismissed the idea because of the operation or drugs.  They really are a tiny consideration in the big scheme of things.</blockquote>

Top Bottom