Having been told I was a nutty blogger type by the doctors in Part 1 I have to admit that my confidence took a little knock. I have subsequently though met with the chair of that strategy group who has vowed to ensure that patients really are at the heart of decision making. His ... Read more

I mentioned in my last bowel transplant blog that I would be introducing you to a guest blogger. Well I am delighted to introduce Laura Borland. Laura is a professional coach and trainer who I met when I gave a talk to the Scottish Health Council. Her work is inspiring many peopl... Read more

I have tried hard this week to get my head out of bowel transplant mode and in to the space reserved for rest of my life. I just figured that with my head still spinning with so many things it was time for a mental clear out, a kind of spring clean of the mind. As I write this I ... Read more

A new study finds that a feces cocktail may be a lifesaver for patients with severe colon infection from the Clostridium difficile bacterium. FECAL COCKTAIL FOR COLON INFECTIONS DUE TO CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE Warning You may not wish to read the following article if you are current... Read more

As the clock chimes midnight it is out with the old and in with the new except as a patient that one chime doesnt actually make a difference does it Or am I wrong The turn of the year gives you a chance to set new goals, make new plans and start up new things but the one thing th... Read more