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Words of support and encouragement like yours are what help to keep it all going forward. Can't thank you enough. I know that my struggles pale in to insignificance compared to some so I should be grateful. You keep well too xx

2012Bowel Transplant + QPR + NewsRoom+ Emotional turmoil = ME! Thursday, 20 September I spent ten days writing and then re writing this blog post as there has been so much going through this tiny mind of mine and I never knew how to start. Then about half an hour ago I was back in my own...

My journey from Crohn's Disease, via bowel transplant, to a normal life Sunday 2 September 2012 How do you define normal life? I'm pretty sure that my idea of normal life will be different from yours. When you are recovering from long term illness and major surgery the phrase that keeps...

Hi there, thanks for the post. As you know I am based in Herts, UK and I have scoured the UK for e-patients and e-patient groups etc but like you have found nothing. I wasn't sure that I was going to adopt this name as it seems to only resonate in the US and Canada but I guess that I am hoping...

I really appreciate the support from all of you. It definitely helps keep the spirits high. We all endure tough times in one way or another and I just hope that I can be there for you guys when you need it. Take care x

Thanks for getting in touch. Wow you have been through so much but it sounds like you have come out the other end. Thanks for the dehydration tips as that is still an on going battle for me. To say it has been an interesting journey is an understatement but like you we are here to tell our...

My continuing journey from Crohns to a new bowel Monday, 20 August 2012 Bowel transplant phase two I knew from the age of 12 that anything to do with the bowel or rather my bowel wasn't going to be easy. Then 30 years later my bowel transplant comes along and bang I realised that everything...

You know, I love the heat that's the irony!! as always your replies make me smile. Hope you are well at the moment xx

Promise I won't, incompetance isn't a good excuse!!I had lomotil when I was very young which frustratingly didn't help. However I haven't tried Metamucil so will definitely explore that a little more. Thanks for staying in touch, I feel very lucky that forum's such as this provide me with the...

My continuing journey from Crohns to a new bowel Wednesday, 25 July 20125.41pm The time between blog posts seems to be getting longer. Some will say thank goodness and for those who don't I apologise for my tardiness. In truth I have been all over the place this last week or so both healthwise...

Yes, such a lucky boy!! Thanks for your on going support. How have you been of late?

How gorgeous is Sadie, so totally adorable!! I really appreciate you continuing to read my journey and I just hope that my story can help others out there with similar issues. Thanks for the lovely response and give Sadie a hug from me!

My continuing journey from Crohns to a new bowel Wednesday, 11 July 20125.15pm So much has happened over the last week in my bowel transplant world I am not sure where to start. The beginning is usually a good point I guess. These last 10 ten days has been a real whirlwind. It started with a...

Wow, Sadie is gorgeous and really cute!! Thanks so much for the lovely words and message. I'm doing ok at the moment, usual hiccups but getting there. Would love regular Sadie updates though!!

My continuing journey from Crohns to a new bowel Friday, 22 June 20124pm It has been a bit of a funny week in my bowel transplant world. I went back to Oxford on Wednesday for an MOT but really came away with more of an oil change a few spark plugs replaced as opposed to the full service. What...

So true, adults should know better but they don't. Like you it becomes a game and one I am not going to lose!! Good luck with it all. Lol

Yes, feeling and looking like a patient can often be a hard thing to cope with. Luckily I am not the shy retiring type and actually feel why should I let my illness get in the way of anything. Travelling though is a tough one and I am not so sure how to solve it. Think you just have to take the...

My continuing journey from Crohns to a new bowel Friday, 15 June 201210.45am I never knew that walking around with a feeding tube and ruck sack would attract so much attention from passers by. The odd glance or curious look maybe but to have adults staring at your "personal possessions" while...

Hi there Mark and May Ann, so lovely to hear from you. Yes it has been a journey but what can you do. You have to deal with the hand you are dealt and get on with things I guess. I have been very lucky to have had wonderful doctors around me but above all an incredible wife and three amazing...

I was probably mad for doing it but I did go!! Tucked my enteral feed bag at a safe distance away and then enjoyed myself. Not sure that the golf was much good though! Take care