#30 How Brandon Mouw Kept On Kickin’ To Get A New Pancreas And A New Outlook On Life

In this, episode Dr. Grady and Dr. Garrett have the pleasure of hearing Brandon Mouw's incredible journey from developing brittle diabetes to receiving a lifesaving pancreas-only transplant. His story is truly incredible. He has gone through so many struggles from trying to stay alive through years of battling constant lows to jumping through the hoops of trying to qualify and raise the money for a pancreas-only transplant. This is a great interview that you are guaranteed to enjoy.

If you would like to connect with Brandon follow him on Instagram (@brandonmouwofficial) or visit his website https://brandonmouw.com/ . And look for his new book coming in 2021!

 

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Time Stamps

1:10 - Start/Introduction

3:45 - Brandon’s Diabetes Management Early In Life

13:35 - The Kidney Stone From Hell That Sabotaged Brandon’s Health

16:35 - Life As a Brittle Diabetic Fighting Constant Lows

25:40 - Trying To Find Answers

31:40 - Starting The Journey Back To Life

36:20 - Brandon’s Motivation To Keep Moving Forward

42:40 - Raising Money To Get A New Pancreas 

55:40 - Waiting For THE CALL

1:01:50 - Getting THE CALL And Rushing Into Surgery

1:11:50 - The Uniqueness of A Pancreas-Only Transplant

1:19:10 - Recovering From Surgery And Preventing Rejection

1:36:00 - Coming Out The Other Side A Better Person And Trying To Stay Healthy

1:45:05 - How Does The New Pancreas Work? (I’m A Little Jealous)

1:50:50 - Burst My Beta Cells/ Diabetic Win 

1:58:35 - Brandon’s Book and Contact Info