Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hello Becky, Welcome you to the lists. I hope you will like it here. You stated that you are no longer an diabetic wow that is a miracle. O. Gethers e-mail address : oag1rottie@... or O.Gethers@... window live messenger: oag1rottie@... aim: durangoadd64 skype: cowboys62 yahoo messenger: OADDISONGETHERS New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Becky, Yes I did dialysis for 1 year and 1 month. I hope never to go back. My brother did almost 5 years. Too long! Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:25 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Ruth, Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning and sharing with members in this group. Good luck with your kidney. Did you ever have to do dialysis? Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:13 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Welcome to the list! I am a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and have had my kidney transplanted. My brother has had a kidney/pancreas transplant like you. Congratulations on a diabetes free life! Anyways, you'll enjoy the list, there are many knowledgeable and friendly people here! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:55 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Becky, Yes I did dialysis for 1 year and 1 month. I hope never to go back. My brother did almost 5 years. Too long! Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:25 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Ruth, Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning and sharing with members in this group. Good luck with your kidney. Did you ever have to do dialysis? Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:13 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Welcome to the list! I am a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and have had my kidney transplanted. My brother has had a kidney/pancreas transplant like you. Congratulations on a diabetes free life! Anyways, you'll enjoy the list, there are many knowledgeable and friendly people here! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:55 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Becky, Where did you get your transplant from and where are you from if you don’t mind my asking? Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:31 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member In my case, I had my pancreas/kidney transplant in 99 and in 2002 my kidney failed because of toxicity from the medications I have to take. My best friend and now fiancé gave one his kidney’s to me and it has been doing perfectly. I think technology has become better than ever to be sure you are receiving the right amounts of anti rejection meds. As long as I do my lab work and the support team at my hospital do their work and tweak my meds they say that my pancreas and kidneys will last for many years. I have a friend who received a liver transplant and he is going on 15 years with no rejection, so I have lots of hope. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:21 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: New member I am curious, does a pancreas transplant last forever, or does the same autoimmune process that caused type 1 in the first place come back eventually and kill the beta cells? Jen New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Becky, Where did you get your transplant from and where are you from if you don’t mind my asking? Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:31 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member In my case, I had my pancreas/kidney transplant in 99 and in 2002 my kidney failed because of toxicity from the medications I have to take. My best friend and now fiancé gave one his kidney’s to me and it has been doing perfectly. I think technology has become better than ever to be sure you are receiving the right amounts of anti rejection meds. As long as I do my lab work and the support team at my hospital do their work and tweak my meds they say that my pancreas and kidneys will last for many years. I have a friend who received a liver transplant and he is going on 15 years with no rejection, so I have lots of hope. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:21 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: New member I am curious, does a pancreas transplant last forever, or does the same autoimmune process that caused type 1 in the first place come back eventually and kill the beta cells? Jen New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Becky, Where did you get your transplant from and where are you from if you don’t mind my asking? Ruth From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:31 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member In my case, I had my pancreas/kidney transplant in 99 and in 2002 my kidney failed because of toxicity from the medications I have to take. My best friend and now fiancé gave one his kidney’s to me and it has been doing perfectly. I think technology has become better than ever to be sure you are receiving the right amounts of anti rejection meds. As long as I do my lab work and the support team at my hospital do their work and tweak my meds they say that my pancreas and kidneys will last for many years. I have a friend who received a liver transplant and he is going on 15 years with no rejection, so I have lots of hope. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:21 PM To: blind-diabetics <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: New member I am curious, does a pancreas transplant last forever, or does the same autoimmune process that caused type 1 in the first place come back eventually and kill the beta cells? Jen New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Dear Friend welcome to the list. all the best from sean waiting. New member > > Hi, > > > > My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a > guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I > am > no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic > life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning > about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look > forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share > about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Becky > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 > 7:26 AM > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Dear Friend welcome to the list. all the best from sean waiting. New member > > Hi, > > > > My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a > guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I > am > no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic > life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning > about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look > forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share > about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Becky > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 > 7:26 AM > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Dear Friend welcome to the list. all the best from sean waiting. New member > > Hi, > > > > My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a > guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I > am > no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic > life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning > about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look > forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share > about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Becky > > > > > > > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG. > Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 > 7:26 AM > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi , I live in California near San Francisco. My mom worked for Special Olympics in San Obispo and I have volunteered many times for different events. What a great organization. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Bower Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:23 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member Welcome Becky to the list my name is Bower and I am a diabetic 2. I live in Sutherlin Oregon and am involve in special olympics. Take care, Sincerely Bower New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi , I live in California near San Francisco. My mom worked for Special Olympics in San Obispo and I have volunteered many times for different events. What a great organization. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Bower Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:23 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member Welcome Becky to the list my name is Bower and I am a diabetic 2. I live in Sutherlin Oregon and am involve in special olympics. Take care, Sincerely Bower New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi , I live in California near San Francisco. My mom worked for Special Olympics in San Obispo and I have volunteered many times for different events. What a great organization. Becky _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Bower Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 10:23 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: New member Welcome Becky to the list my name is Bower and I am a diabetic 2. I live in Sutherlin Oregon and am involve in special olympics. Take care, Sincerely Bower New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I had to do dialysis twice a week before the first transplant for 1 hour and 45 minutes and three times a week for 2 hours the second time. I was going to school, so the doctors did not make me do the whole cycle. Both times I had to do it for about 1 year. Needless to say, those were 2 very long years! _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:17 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Yes I did dialysis for 1 year and 1 month. I hope never to go back. My brother did almost 5 years. Too long! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:25 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: RE: New member Hi Ruth, Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning and sharing with members in this group. Good luck with your kidney. Did you ever have to do dialysis? Becky _____ From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:13 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Welcome to the list! I am a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and have had my kidney transplanted. My brother has had a kidney/pancreas transplant like you. Congratulations on a diabetes free life! Anyways, you'll enjoy the list, there are many knowledgeable and friendly people here! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:55 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com Subject: New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I had to do dialysis twice a week before the first transplant for 1 hour and 45 minutes and three times a week for 2 hours the second time. I was going to school, so the doctors did not make me do the whole cycle. Both times I had to do it for about 1 year. Needless to say, those were 2 very long years! _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:17 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Yes I did dialysis for 1 year and 1 month. I hope never to go back. My brother did almost 5 years. Too long! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:25 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: RE: New member Hi Ruth, Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning and sharing with members in this group. Good luck with your kidney. Did you ever have to do dialysis? Becky _____ From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:13 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Welcome to the list! I am a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and have had my kidney transplanted. My brother has had a kidney/pancreas transplant like you. Congratulations on a diabetes free life! Anyways, you'll enjoy the list, there are many knowledgeable and friendly people here! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:55 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com Subject: New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I had to do dialysis twice a week before the first transplant for 1 hour and 45 minutes and three times a week for 2 hours the second time. I was going to school, so the doctors did not make me do the whole cycle. Both times I had to do it for about 1 year. Needless to say, those were 2 very long years! _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:17 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Yes I did dialysis for 1 year and 1 month. I hope never to go back. My brother did almost 5 years. Too long! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:25 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: RE: New member Hi Ruth, Thanks for the welcome. I look forward to learning and sharing with members in this group. Good luck with your kidney. Did you ever have to do dialysis? Becky _____ From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:13 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Welcome to the list! I am a type 1 diabetic for 35 years and have had my kidney transplanted. My brother has had a kidney/pancreas transplant like you. Congratulations on a diabetes free life! Anyways, you'll enjoy the list, there are many knowledgeable and friendly people here! Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:55 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com " blind--diabetics@--yahoogroups. --com Subject: New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 My first transplant was done at UCSF (University of California San Francisco) and the second transplant was done at CPMC (California Pacific Medical Center) also in San Francisco. Because my first Kidney failed due to being over medicated my nephrologist did not want me to have my second surgery done at the same hospital. I really have liked the after care from CPMC and recommend to anyone to go there. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:21 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Where did you get your transplant from and where are you from if you don’t mind my asking? Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:31 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: RE: New member In my case, I had my pancreas/kidney transplant in 99 and in 2002 my kidney failed because of toxicity from the medications I have to take. My best friend and now fiancé gave one his kidney’s to me and it has been doing perfectly. I think technology has become better than ever to be sure you are receiving the right amounts of anti rejection meds. As long as I do my lab work and the support team at my hospital do their work and tweak my meds they say that my pancreas and kidneys will last for many years. I have a friend who received a liver transplant and he is going on 15 years with no rejection, so I have lots of hope. Becky _____ From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:21 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> Subject: RE: New member I am curious, does a pancreas transplant last forever, or does the same autoimmune process that caused type 1 in the first place come back eventually and kill the beta cells? Jen New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 My first transplant was done at UCSF (University of California San Francisco) and the second transplant was done at CPMC (California Pacific Medical Center) also in San Francisco. Because my first Kidney failed due to being over medicated my nephrologist did not want me to have my second surgery done at the same hospital. I really have liked the after care from CPMC and recommend to anyone to go there. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:21 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Where did you get your transplant from and where are you from if you don’t mind my asking? Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:31 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: RE: New member In my case, I had my pancreas/kidney transplant in 99 and in 2002 my kidney failed because of toxicity from the medications I have to take. My best friend and now fiancé gave one his kidney’s to me and it has been doing perfectly. I think technology has become better than ever to be sure you are receiving the right amounts of anti rejection meds. As long as I do my lab work and the support team at my hospital do their work and tweak my meds they say that my pancreas and kidneys will last for many years. I have a friend who received a liver transplant and he is going on 15 years with no rejection, so I have lots of hope. Becky _____ From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:21 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> Subject: RE: New member I am curious, does a pancreas transplant last forever, or does the same autoimmune process that caused type 1 in the first place come back eventually and kill the beta cells? Jen New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 My first transplant was done at UCSF (University of California San Francisco) and the second transplant was done at CPMC (California Pacific Medical Center) also in San Francisco. Because my first Kidney failed due to being over medicated my nephrologist did not want me to have my second surgery done at the same hospital. I really have liked the after care from CPMC and recommend to anyone to go there. _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of ruth hogue Sent: Saturday, February 21, 2009 7:21 AM To: blind-diabetics Subject: RE: New member Hi Becky, Where did you get your transplant from and where are you from if you don’t mind my asking? Ruth From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com] On Behalf Of Welz Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 11:31 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com Subject: RE: New member In my case, I had my pancreas/kidney transplant in 99 and in 2002 my kidney failed because of toxicity from the medications I have to take. My best friend and now fiancé gave one his kidney’s to me and it has been doing perfectly. I think technology has become better than ever to be sure you are receiving the right amounts of anti rejection meds. As long as I do my lab work and the support team at my hospital do their work and tweak my meds they say that my pancreas and kidneys will last for many years. I have a friend who received a liver transplant and he is going on 15 years with no rejection, so I have lots of hope. Becky _____ From: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> [mailto:HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> ] On Behalf Of Jesso Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:21 PM To: HYPERLINK " mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com " blind-diabetics@-yahoogroups.-com <mailto:blind--diabetics%-40yahoogroups.-com> Subject: RE: New member I am curious, does a pancreas transplant last forever, or does the same autoimmune process that caused type 1 in the first place come back eventually and kill the beta cells? Jen New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Welcome Becky, I am the long-termer here. I have had type 1 diabetes for over 64 years (since 1944). My kidneys are still barely working, but I have other problems from the diabetes. I had a heart attack last week and had by-pass surgery in 1990. I use a pump and my A1C is usually under 6. Unfortunaely, they will not consider me for any kind of transplant because of the heart problems. Glad to hear you are doing so well with your transplants. I know of few diabetics who have had these transplants and are doing well. New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Welcome Becky, I am the long-termer here. I have had type 1 diabetes for over 64 years (since 1944). My kidneys are still barely working, but I have other problems from the diabetes. I had a heart attack last week and had by-pass surgery in 1990. I use a pump and my A1C is usually under 6. Unfortunaely, they will not consider me for any kind of transplant because of the heart problems. Glad to hear you are doing so well with your transplants. I know of few diabetics who have had these transplants and are doing well. New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Welcome Becky, I am the long-termer here. I have had type 1 diabetes for over 64 years (since 1944). My kidneys are still barely working, but I have other problems from the diabetes. I had a heart attack last week and had by-pass surgery in 1990. I use a pump and my A1C is usually under 6. Unfortunaely, they will not consider me for any kind of transplant because of the heart problems. Glad to hear you are doing so well with your transplants. I know of few diabetics who have had these transplants and are doing well. New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Becky, Welcome to the list. My name is Sharon and I am a type two diabetic. There are a lot of nice people here who love to answer any questions you might have. So, again welcome! Sharon New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Hi Becky, Welcome to the list. My name is Sharon and I am a type two diabetic. There are a lot of nice people here who love to answer any questions you might have. So, again welcome! Sharon New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Dear Becky, I enjoy it because it gives me something to do. I'm Currently doing snowskiing cross country. Take care, Sincerely Bower New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Dear Becky, I enjoy it because it gives me something to do. I'm Currently doing snowskiing cross country. Take care, Sincerely Bower New member Hi, My name is Becky and I had Type 1 diabetes for over 20 years. I have a guide dog named Mulligan and had a kidney pancreas transplant in 1999. I am no longer considered a diabetic by my doctors, but I still live a diabetic life when choosing what I eat and I am also very interested in learning about the latest technologies and improvements for diabetics. I look forward to hearing from members in this group and have a lot I can share about my own ups and downs of having diabetes. Thanks, Becky No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.11.1/1962 - Release Date: 2/20/2009 7:26 AM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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