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sebab

proceeding apace

Oct 21, 2005 04:56

[posted by jodawi]

Sat in chair most of day instead of in bed.
Nothing much new; standard ups and downs.
Will probably get to walk tomorrow, and will probably leave the hospital next week.
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nilsigma October 21 2005, 11:20:24 UTC

Those results look pretty good to the layman's eyes.

jodawi October 21 2005, 16:03:23 UTC

That was just copy from web page, not from Stef's results. She's concerned about her numbers and wanted some idea of what "normal" is.

Well maybe not big_rod October 21 2005, 21:53:44 UTC

The true being the numbers there are a bit old... as of June(ADA Meeting) most are 40 point lower. But If she is around the old date that is GREAT! There is data showing normal(nondiabetic) BS can be a bit crazy when sick or hurt as the body try to heal itself.The big thing to watch is the lab tests and lower insulin needs. Home meters can be of up to 20% from hospital labs ... so better to look at them.

sorrento October 21 2005, 13:08:21 UTC

Looks like a fun diet. I wish I was there to share the salty margaritas with you (and give the typical support).

Inquiring minds want to know... duke_of_url October 21 2005, 13:45:55 UTC

What is the range of blood glucose values for newly transplanted patients? For those same patients a few months after the surgery? Five years after?

Are you receiving supplemental insulin, or are your values entirely the result of your new pancreas?

If you no longer require supplemental insulin injections but must restrict your diet in order to maintain healthy numbers, will you be considered a non-diabetic (former diabetic)? Or is it like alcoholism -- once a diabetic, ALWAYS a diabetic?

Is it too early to tell how your GI system is reacting to the new organs?

Are you going to have your old pancreas bronzed?

Re: Inquiring minds want to know... jodawi October 21 2005, 16:04:19 UTC

Old pancreas is still inside, so best to not bronze it.

Re: Inquiring minds want to know... dagwoody October 21 2005, 19:13:56 UTC

Thanks for pointing that out before the bronzing. What about the old kidney(s)?

Re: Inquiring minds want to know... jodawi October 21 2005, 19:16:01 UTC

yup, yup

take cover! swhobbit October 21 2005, 13:46:00 UTC

The new improved Steph has found the buffet!

rodluvan October 21 2005, 18:51:32 UTC

I am so happy to read that you are going to be better.