Gareth W

Proud Dad | PSC, IBD & Liver Disease Awareness| Liver Transplant recipient :: All views my own 😃

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

@PSCSupportUK I was lucky enough to bump into Gemma on the day she was being discharged - it was amazing to see her looking so well. Gemma, wishing you continued good health and all the very best for the future 💪🏻🙌🏻

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

Wow! This is exciting. This could transform the lives for many patients, including myself.

https://t.co/PTuHd7LVyS

Well done to all those involved
🙏🏻🤞🏻🙏🏻🤞🏻

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

@mandy_ambert @Scotland_OTDT @NHSOrganDonor @R4R2024 That’s kind, thank you. I’ve just been lucky ☺️

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

On the 27th September, a group of 30+ people involved in or impacted by organ donation climbed Ben Nevis to honour those who gave the gift of life. We turned the peaks pink!
#livertransplantsurvivor #organdonation #raceforrecipients #rawadventures #turnthepeakspink 
#nhsbt

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

A very special day and one I will remember forever. 🙏🏻

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

I am one of the lucky ones and forever grateful that I get to experience moments like this, supported by family and surrounded by people whose decisions and work have literally helped to save lives.

[NHS Organ Donation 💗🫀🫁 @NHSOrganDonor]

So proud of the those doing #turnthepeakspink in support of #OrganDonationWeek. You've smashed it! 💪

Registering your decision to become an organ donor takes 2 minutes and you could save up to 9 lives ➡️ https://t.co/5Y6N1yb0Rb

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

@Scotland_OTDT @NHSBT @NHSOrganDonor @R4R2024 It was a brilliant day and I am looking forward to the next one already ☺️

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

Turn the Peaks Pink for Organ Donation.

How the day started and how it finished 7 hours later #organdonation #makeyourwishesknown #livertransplantrecipient 🙌🏻

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

Very proud to have been part of this with such an amazing group of people . Thank you to everyone involved in Organ Donation, especially the donors and their brave families 🙏🏻

[Scotland Organ Donation Team @Scotland_OTDT]

We are so proud of the Scotland #turnthepeakspink team who summited Ben Nevis today and joined a live link with teams across the UK doing the same! A phenomenal achievement, an emotional day with all involved linked in some way to donation or transplantation 🩷⬇️

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

Exciting stepping stone (+training) towards running an ultramarathon in 2025 🏃🏼‍♂️🤗

#edinburghmarathon2025 #runningcommunity #healthandfitness #organdonationsaveslives #livertransplantsurvivor

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

@RakanINazer Yeah, it’s great. I was also feeling muscles I never notice usually and know what you mean about the alertness. I think you need to be much more alert to avoid tripping to slipping :) Happy running

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

My first hill run and loved it ✅
I always knew I would love trail running. Grateful for my health and being able to do these types of things now . Hopefully many more hills to come 🙏🏻 #organdonation #livertransplantsurvior #ibdwarrior

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

@adyeoman Thank you🙏🏻

Hopefully I can complete it and show patients that PSC, IBD or even a Liver transplant doesn’t mean the end. We can still try to achieve our dreams.

And if something happens and I can’t complete it, I will still be much fitter and stronger than ever before 😊

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

Working hard towards completing my first ultramarathon (and marathon) in 2025 🏃 (health dependent of course 🤞🏻)

For any runners interested, feel free to follow my progress on Strava. There is still a long way to go!
https://t.co/a4XXa7ISxp

[Sandro’s laces @23nsg]

Please forgive my terrible interviewing, but I sat down with Kieron Dyer to talk about his journey with PSC. All RTs would be greatly appreciated to raise awareness for @PSCSupportUK

https://t.co/jSAMscsMHn

@nufc @nufctrust @GaryLineker @DJSpoony @DanThomasESPN @alanshearer

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

Could this lead to a treatment or cure for IBD & PSC, in the near future … ? Let’s hope so🤞🏻🙏🏻
#livertwitter #letsbeatpsc #ibd #research

https://t.co/BqhZTKDBVg

[Charlie Lees @charlie_lees]

10 Tips for Optimising Energy & Improving Mood with IBD:

1. Manage your IBD: Monitor & keep inflammation under control. Get calprotectin tested & discuss with your team if unsure.

2. Treat anaemia: Check haemoglobin levels & address any deficiencies.

3. Check vitamins/minerals: Get B12, folate, ferritin & vitamin D levels checked yearly & treat if low.

4. Revise your diet: Consider a Mediterranean-style diet if tolerated. Limit sugar & processed foods.

5. Optimise sleep: Get adequate, quality sleep to regulate energy & mood.

6. Exercise in daylight: If possible, get some daylight exercise to boost energy & mood.

7. Screen for anxiety/depression: If feeling low, get screened.

8. Adjust caffeine: Wait 60 mins after waking for first caffeine to avoid afternoon crashes; avoid in the afternoon to prevent insomnia.

9. Try non-sleep deep rest: Incorporate yoga nidra, meditation etc to re-energise.

10. Practice self-care: Prioritise taking care of yourself. Making routine changes can greatly improve energy & mood.

[Gareth W @Weeksie17]

It’s World Transplant Day! 🙌🏻 Thankful to be alive 😁🙏🏻
These two photos show the impact of #organdonation - Photos taken within a year of each other #livertransplant #worldtransplantday #livertwitter #transplant #transplanrsurvivor #makeyourwishesknown #edinburghkilomathon