Uk

[katiewintle]

Hi all,

I am new to these forums and wondered if there are many people here from the United Kingdom.

God bless

Katie
xx

 

[Mentu]

Katie, welcome to VR. I'm from the U.S. but I think you will find quite a number of British members. If it counts, I have cousins near Swindon. Glad to have you aboard.

Larry

 

[ALCapshaw2]

YES, we have several members from the UK as well as several representatives of the British Empire in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and South Africa.

'AL Capshaw'

 

[Lynlw]

Hi Katie,Since you were born with CHD and had several surgeries, I was wonderring if you found the forums at GUCH http://www.guch.org.uk/ its for Grown up Congenital Heart patients, in the UK, you could probably find a few others that have gone thru simular things as you. Several surgeries and the things that can go along with dealing with it.
there also is a org in America for adults with CHD that has members from all over www.achaheart.org Both groups have alot of good info and members

 

[Jan]

Hi Katie

Welcome to the wondweful world of VR.com

I live in Liverpool and there are several other UK members, men women and children who have all had valvereplacement.

I joined in 2001 and had my AVR 2 Jan 2002 so have just had my 8th Anniversary

I have been lucky enough to have attended three VR Reunions in the USA and met many members many who have become close friends.

Once again welcome I am sure you will enjoy being part of the VR family

Jan

 

[Lionheart]

Hi Katie!

Yes. We have some great members from the UK and we also have people from all over the world that have similar heart issues. I would say that all of them are willing to share their knowledge and provide us comfort as we try to find answers to our own concerns.

Welcome aboard!
John

 

[Woodbutcher]

Hello Katie,
Sorry for the delay, had to dig my Lap top out of a snow drift .... I'm a Uk member of VR, from Cornwall... Welcome to the Forum, it's a useful and friendly place for all of us with dicky tickers !

 

[katiewintle]

How are you all getting on with the snow? It snowed by us yesterday, we have had about 3 and a half inches, due more on Sunday.

 

[neil]

its deep lol

 

[Jan]

We had about 8 inches of snow on Tuesday which has now turned to ice, and its so cold,
our city is at a standstill, no buses running today and most schools closed.
and to top it all our council has run out of grit

Jan XX

 

[Kathy McCain]

Hi Katie,

Welcome to the forum! I think you will find it very informative. We have a lot of wonderful, supportive people here! Yes, we have quiet a few UK members. I'm from Texas myself.

Please feel free to post anytime!

 

[acr]

Like Jan I'm also from Liverpool.

Ade

 

[rufus]

Hi Katie,

Great site isn't it !! Took me ages to find somewhere i could get good advice as not been too impressed with the nhs ;O) and in my experience certainly dont cater for the younger patients having valve replacements. I'm 39 and had mechcanical aortic valve dec\2007. No symptoms before didn't even know i had a problem till i went to the doctors with a cough and he said i had a heart murmur ........................

Anyway enough waffle - catch up on here at some stage, hope you still doing well.

Ruth x

 

[prdraper1]

Hi Katie,

I'm from glorious Lincolnshire, had my op 17 weeks ago and am recovering nicely. I have answered quite a few threads and have found this BB a very good source of information and help. It shows that we are not alone with our symptoms etc. and that nothing is new.
I wish you well.