Fecal Transplant

DISCLAIMER:  Read at your own risk.  I also ask that you read this with an open heart and mind.  As you read, remember that we did and continue to do what we're led to for Landon's highest good.  We take no decisions lightly and approach every aspect of Landon's care from a place of love and respect for his body.  We want him happy, healthy and well!    

I've kept very quiet about some of the methods we've used in Landon's journey to wellness.  I am finally ready to share a little bit about what we've done along the way. 

There has been some stuff in the news the last couple of days regarding Fecal Transplant.  It got me thinking and I decided I was finally ready to put it out there....

We used Fecal Transplant with Landon and I fully believe it's what has helped him more than any other single thing.  It is not fun.  It is gross.  It's a long process of stirring poop for hours.  It requires a lot of expense and time and dry ice and coolers and special equipment and mostly, dedication and determination to get our kid well.  That last part is a given. 

Check out this article about FMT on Huffington Post today.

Many of you knew Landon and I went to Portland, OR at the end of February to see a specialist.  What you may not have known is that the doctor we met with is an ND who specializes in Fecal Transplant.  That trip is a whole other post in it self and will happen at a later time.  I'm still not quite ready to dig up all of that just yet.   

I fully believe Landon would not have achieved the level of healing he has thus far if not for the many fecal enemas he was given.  Can I just say, that boy of ours is freaking amazing! 

SO, there it is.  I have been hesitant about whether or not to share this because I was concerned about what people might think.  I have come to a place now and I honestly feel so damn good about our decision to use FMT.  We read the literature, we asked questions, we prayed, we asked for guidance.  We were brave, we went with our gut (pun intended) and it worked.  Rather, it's working.  There were only a small number of people who knew what we were going to Portland for.  Some thought we were taking a huge risk and I know they weren't on board with our decision.  Some were 110% supportive and encouraged us moment by moment.  Scott and I knew we were making the exact right decision for our child.  That's what mattered most.

Landon still has a long road ahead but little by little, he's making progress.  More than making progress, he's paving a new road for others.  My two year is changing this world and he doesn't even realize it.  Actually, on a sub-conscious level, he knows exactly what he's doing.  He definitely knows a lot more than his Mama! 

I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who helped us travel this path.  I would list names but this would just end up way too long!  You all know who you are. If it weren't for your encouragement and support I'm not sure we would have been able to keep moving along.

My reason for writing this post is to bring awareness.  Fecal Transplant is a real thing and it heals the gut.  It is definitely an avenue I would encourage you to explore if you or anyone you know is suffering from ulcerative colitis.