Week 2 Day one in India

Hi there,

Easter is just over; and we had a community gathering last night for Sunday Dinner. So many stories of accidents and injuries; many spinal cases and other unusual diseases, including blindness.

I have put on a kilo of weight in one week....this is a good thing...eating a lot of protein foods to ensure the Stem Cells have nourishment and for me to pursue the physio twice daily.

I'm starting to exercise more frequently and trying to walk every day.....did I mention the heat ....40 deg Celsius. I had a cut-throat shave for $2.50 Aussie. Prescription glasses are also a bargain at less than half the price. The average daily earning for a tuk-tuk driver is $5.00 per day.....

Tomorrow going across town for another operating procedure under the knife....basically they are working their way up the spine with lots of injections of Stem Cells.....

On a daily basis I get up to six local injections in various parts of my anatomy and this can be painful because there is not a lot of muscle in some places.

Will write again after the next op........ ciao for now.......... love Michael

Week One: Day 2 in New Delhi India

Hi Guys,

Well John and I arrived safely in New Delhi and within hours I started the treatment which includes loads of physiotherapy; intense physio has been excellent feeling much improved from that alone.

On the previous trip there was lots of testing and base-lining; this time we are straight into it. Tomorrow I have a procedure in theatre, eppidural in lower spine. Not looking forward to op. but definately the results. This should take only 3-4 hours.

Weather here is 39 Deg celcius and its the beginning of Spring!

Some good news for patients; one lady here is doing her utmost to try and ensure stem cells will be available in Oz in the near future. Lots of legal and political wrangling still ahead with both the Indian and Australian officials.

Major efforts are afoot to clean up New Delhi for the Commonwealth Games; just like they did in Sydney for the Olympics and Freo for the America's Cup.

Many of the same patients are here from my last trip so the company is great. That's all for now; please stay tuned and I will write again very soon.

Hooroo for now Love Michael

1 Week to go, 2nd trip to New Delhi

Hi folks,,, finally I have a blog site ! Just in time for my 2nd trip to India (29/3), for stemcell treatment.

The idea of this blog is to let you know what I'm up to, both here and in India, with regards to trying to overcome Motor Neuron Disease (MND) ... and to have some fun ! Please don't be shy and 'post' something when you can.


Thanks to the generosity of all my family, friends & communities, this trip has been fully funded & paid for. I thank you all.


Last trip my son Dylan accompanied me for 6 weeks in New Delhi, thanks Dylan for all the care, patience and good company. This trip my brother, John, is travelling with me for the 4 week trip. He is armed with a movie camera so look out Bollywood here comes Jac & Bing !

More coming soon ...