In April 2019, Neil lost both his legs after falling ill with sepsis. I always had an interest in science and I think that interest has helped me to become a surgeon." My children didn’t understand what I was planning on doing, and my son was a bit apprehensive." The physical changes in my body were fairly easy to understand, but what I didn't understand were the psychological changes and how hard it was just to fit back into family life." Although not successful in his attempt to become a para astronaut, Neil said that he was happy with what he had achieved and had gone further than what he had expected.

Source: The Star February 26, 2023 05:43 UTC