Just to say hello

[iatracy]

Hey all,
Just a short intro - I'm a type 1 since 6 yrs old, in 1971. Been on the pump for 16 1/2 yrs. Hope to learn from everyone else, and contribute what I can. Yours,
Tracy

[2098R]

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Hi Tracy, Type 1 here, got it for my 14th birthday in 1966, (yeah old fart) only been pumping for 12 something years. Bet you've seen changes in the pumps. Which pump are you connected to?
Take care,
Whit
SoCal

[Coravh]

Hi folks.

I was diagnosed T1 in 1966 - I was 2 1/2. My Mom diagnosed me because her father already had it. I was wetting the bed again at night and was getting hysterical if I couldn't have a glass of water before bed. She did a urine test (anyone remember the little clinitest chemistry kit?), it was orange, and took me to the ER.

I've been pumping for 4 years and I love it. I didn't really care if I liked it or not, I just wanted to get a longer life out of my new kidney. But it's great.

Cora

[2098R]

Cora, I'll be the unofficial greeter...Welcome to the ward. You have a "new" kidney?

Whit

[Coravh]

Cora, I'll be the unofficial greeter...Welcome to the ward. You have a "new" kidney?

Whit

Hi and thanks for the welcome. I was first diagnosed with protein in my urine in about 1979 (I was 16). I ended up on dialysis in 2001 and on her birthday in October 2002, my cousin gave me a kidney. I can't even begin to tell you how much better I feel.

I had my transplant in Minneapolis and they offered a steroid avoidance protocol. Avoiding prednisone is always a nice thing. They are now offering the same thing for pancreas transplants and I am now on the list. I'm not sure how weird it's going to be to not have diabetes after 40 years. The wait is about 12 to 18 months - so I probably have a bit of time to think about it.

Cora

[2098R]

Please do keep us updated on you progress. Surgery scares me and I've had 54 eye surgeries. I didn't take care of my self, when I was younger and bullet proof, and my eyesight is my challenge, and I love rebuilding and driving little fast sports cars.

Whit