Total Pancreatectomy and Surgical Diabetes

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Do we have anyone on our maillist that has had a Total Pancreatectomy? I

am not interested in the folks that have had the Islet Cell Transplant

since that is a different issue. I am looking to find someone who has gone

through the surgery and now has Type I Surgical Diabetes.

I am interested to find out your current quality of life. Have you had a

pump implanted? How often do you have to check your blood sugar? Do you

have problems with vision, circulation or healing?

I am considering having the rest of my Pancreas removed and am very afraid

of what my life would become afterward.

Any help would be appreciated.

Chuck

Chuck Sullivan

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