man - Ouwch! been following your blog for a while (and passed the link to my bro who wants to be a doc - and looks like he will be one in spite of bad Crohn's). Never thought I'd see u on the trolley :( the bright side I presume (although you never said) is that you get some time off - at least some with the lovely Laura - all the best fella and hope that in spite of the pain you have a relaxing new year - and that the waiting list is not too long! better go and finish this leek and potatoe pie my missus has had me makin from scratch lol!