Ian
A friend with lots of energy will be contacting you soon...No not Jesus!
You know I'm not much into praying anymore but I do keep you in my thoughts and I check this thread to see how things are going.
I've even gone so far as writing your name in every bathroom stall I can find and ask people to think of you while they're just sitting around. I leave them a little message which says that no matter how shitty life gets be thankful for good things you have and when something doesn't smell right act upon it.
We often place so much trust in our doctors and care givers and we don't go with our gut feelings. What you relayed to me about the doctors in your case sadly seems to be a very common occurance.
Oh well...your on the right track now...feeling better, losing weight...you even look taller
Take care..your friend from across the pond..and then some, Shotgun