Message Number: SG13917 | New FHL Archives Search
From: remytemytrue@aol.com
Date: 2005-05-13 23:06:24 UTC
Subject: Insulinoma Treatment with only meds
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <2290016.1116025584252.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>

I would like to hear from people who have choosen to have surgery vs. those who have not with insulinoma. Has anyone had a great long-term response with just meds and diet changes? I know surgery is the best option, but I was just quoted $2,500 +/-and I'm completedly freaked out. My guy is 6 1/2 in great health otherwise and responding very well to the pred. and high protein diet. I need some advise. I will get him the surgery if that is his only option, but it would be pretty hard on me financially. Since he is older, could he live out his normal life-span without it? Any advise, diet tips, ideas is welcomed Thanks - Catherine C.