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<blockquote data-quote="Grant_Vicat" data-source="post: 2301458" data-attributes="member: 388932"><p>Hi [USER=521079]@Andydragon[/USER] and [USER=529554]@hooner[/USER] as predicted by [USER=334119]@porl69[/USER] I had to respond! In the 1970's I became so cheesed off with futile predictions that I stopped being interested in magazines such as Balance. I also grudgingly accepted that it was for life. So when a transplant surgeon and a specialist suggested I should have a kidney AND a pancreas transplant, "Bring it on!" was the instant reaction. At last a cure, or so I thought. Interestingly, when I first joined this forum, the moment you clicked the Email, the Home page would have a box on the right with amongst other topics Five Reasons why a Pancreas Transplant is not a Cure. I understand why people, including me, think it is. I can get straight out of bed without stabbing my finger and then pondering how to direct my regime. I can get into a car at any time without the worry of having a hypo at some stage. I can eat whatever I like (with the exception of grapefruit and shellfish) whenever I like, even though I still follow a similar carb count and regular timings as I always did. It is more comfortable. I narrowly avoided dialysis by 8 days.</p><p>On the down side, as has [USER=362123]@Tophat1900[/USER] stated above, are the side effects of immuno-suppressants. I take a total of 9 (2 different types) a day, and both cause tremors, particularly in the hands. Being an organist, pianist and artist is certainly not helped by this, but I manage. Ultimately immuno suppressants destroy cells. However my kidney function for 40 years was also destroying cells. I also think hypos took a toll on brain cells - just don't ask my siblings! Also I am still prone to retinopathy, but fortunately I haven't needed treatment since 1983. Since I would be attending dialysis (something I really dreaded) frequently, I feel I have a better quality of life than what I would had I carried on, even as a well controlled Type 1. I would advise taking full advantage of wonderful technology, maintaining as fine a balance as you can (without panicking when it's derailed) and it is possible you could be pleasantly surprised at some stage. Just don't count on it. Good luck!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Grant_Vicat, post: 2301458, member: 388932"] Hi [USER=521079]@Andydragon[/USER] and [USER=529554]@hooner[/USER] as predicted by [USER=334119]@porl69[/USER] I had to respond! In the 1970's I became so cheesed off with futile predictions that I stopped being interested in magazines such as Balance. I also grudgingly accepted that it was for life. So when a transplant surgeon and a specialist suggested I should have a kidney AND a pancreas transplant, "Bring it on!" was the instant reaction. At last a cure, or so I thought. Interestingly, when I first joined this forum, the moment you clicked the Email, the Home page would have a box on the right with amongst other topics Five Reasons why a Pancreas Transplant is not a Cure. I understand why people, including me, think it is. I can get straight out of bed without stabbing my finger and then pondering how to direct my regime. I can get into a car at any time without the worry of having a hypo at some stage. I can eat whatever I like (with the exception of grapefruit and shellfish) whenever I like, even though I still follow a similar carb count and regular timings as I always did. It is more comfortable. I narrowly avoided dialysis by 8 days. On the down side, as has [USER=362123]@Tophat1900[/USER] stated above, are the side effects of immuno-suppressants. I take a total of 9 (2 different types) a day, and both cause tremors, particularly in the hands. Being an organist, pianist and artist is certainly not helped by this, but I manage. Ultimately immuno suppressants destroy cells. However my kidney function for 40 years was also destroying cells. I also think hypos took a toll on brain cells - just don't ask my siblings! Also I am still prone to retinopathy, but fortunately I haven't needed treatment since 1983. Since I would be attending dialysis (something I really dreaded) frequently, I feel I have a better quality of life than what I would had I carried on, even as a well controlled Type 1. I would advise taking full advantage of wonderful technology, maintaining as fine a balance as you can (without panicking when it's derailed) and it is possible you could be pleasantly surprised at some stage. Just don't count on it. Good luck! [/QUOTE]
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