Fecal Transplant (NY Times) thanks to DSis

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Fecal Transplant (NY Times) thanks to DSis

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DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor and don't play one on TV.

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Bummer

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"The donor question was a tricky one. The donor has to be healthy (and will be screened, via stool and blood, for transmissible diseases like H.I.V., as well as for pathogens and parasites); has to avoid any foods the patient might be allergic to; and has to be nearby, as freshness is an issue: the bacteria mix may begin to change once the stool leaves the body."

The foods part, obviously, is the problem........
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The foods part, obviously, is the problem........
Yes, it sure is. It's hard to find someone who we can trust to cook a meal, let alone find someone who will eat like we do.

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