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I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 03 Apr 2011 22:42
by S.L.N
So saturday morning I was hospitalized and stayed there until tuesday morning.
It was discovered that I am a type 1, which means my pancreas quit working and I will have to give myself insulin shots everyday for the rest of my life.
Everything that I had planned on doing has changed, I no longer qualify to serve in the military, which means my ROTC scholarship has been canceled. I don't know, I'd never thought of myself as a doctor, but I may go that route and specialize in nutrition or diabetic treatment, to help other people that have this disease. The worst part of it is, its just the luck of the draw, I've never been overweight, always worked and exercised and been healthy for hte most part. My eyesight is kinda bad right now, but I was told it usually returns after a little while of normal blood sugar levels.

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 03 Apr 2011 23:21
by Trouble4u
WOW!

Sorry to hear this SLN. But at least it is treatable and you'll be able to live a pretty "normal" life.

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 00:00
by ScrewBall
Very sorry to hear this, SLN; I've heard it said that 'when one door closes, another one opens'; In any case, we're here for you.

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 01:33
by Space
Damn SLN, sorry to hear about the spanner in the works dude! At least AVG has your quals on record as A-1!

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 10:46
by BigO
S!~S.L.N

Man that is a real curve ball, but just remember to keep your sense of humor.

Trust me.....This is not the end, just a detour. You got to just keep enjoying the ride.....

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 12:29
by Tiger
S!~ SLN,

I agree with what the others here are saying. In particular, what Screwball has said. When one door closes another one opens. It will be interesting to see where the path takes you.

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 13:29
by Razgriz_37
Sorry for the unfortunate news S.L.N, I know you really had your sights aimed for the military. They're still a vast amount of other fields you can get into mate. We hope to see you back in ship shape!

=S=

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 17:49
by YOKE
Nasty bit of unwanted news sir.
Take it in stride , one day at a time ,and any other words of encouragement I can give .
Everyone here has said what I am trying to say in one way or another.
See ya soon and take it easy.

~S~

Re: I hope to be 100% again soon

Posted: 04 Apr 2011 18:14
by Decker
Sorry to hear SLN. But keep your chin up sir. Something will come up for you. My wife deals with diabetes every day and she caries on a normal life. Do what the doc says and you will do just fine.

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