Guest guest Posted December 13, 2003 Report Share Posted December 13, 2003 I have noticed that several people have been asking questions about what it's like to live without a pancreas. I have been doing so since August, 2000, and consider, that for me, it was the right decision. I didn't have diabetes prior to the surgery, but my glucose tolerance test showed that i was heading in that direction. I had the TP performed at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, which i can recommend to anyone in the UK. I didn't have the islet cell transplant, so i now need insulin. I have 4 injections each day, and need to monitor my blood sugar levels. I also need to eat a healthy diet. I have found this much easier to cope with than the pain of CP. I also take pancreatic enzymes - Creon. My quality of life has improved significantly since the op. I work 30 hours / week. I'm a nurse, caring for sick children, so i work shifts, including nights. If anyone wants any more information, i would be pleased to help, if i can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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