North wales

[mavisrich]

Hi all is there anyone in north wales who would like to meet up with other afibbers? There does not seem much support here otherwise

[jennydog]

I live near Holywell, Flintshire. Through this site I had contact with a lovely lady from Mold who had had an ablation and a pacemaker fitted. Her help and wisdom were a huge help to me. Beyond that I know 4 people who have been diagnosed with AF but are on no treatment beyond beta blockers and anticoagulants. They only see GPs and nurses. I often wonder how many more are in that position.

By contrast I was seen by a very knowledgeable Cardiologist at Glan Clwyd who referred me to an Electrophysiologist at the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital where I had an ablation. There are no such facilities in North Wales and the journey to Liverpool is a problem for many.

I would be very interested to meet others with AF. Relim had talked about the possibility of meeting in Frodsham / Helsby near to the station.

[Rellim296 in reply to jennydog]

Yes, there are a few of us who meet in South Lancashire - twice at Bent's Garden Centre and once at Trebaron Garden Centre, Newton-le-Willows.

At the start, there was enthusiasm only for Bent's, but I originally suggested the Bear's Paw at Frodsham. Although it's quite a long way for me (I live in Cumbria) it's a quick and easy journey by Pendolino to Warrington and just one stop further to Frodsham, which is also quite close to the motorway network. It seemed a possibility for anyone from South Lancs or North Wales.

[aloysius2 in reply to jennydog]

I'm on beta blockers and anticoagulents and live in S. Liverpool and would be very happy to travel (by car) north or south. Should I be able to give anyone a lift, that would be an additional bonus!

[BStanding56]

Hi Jenny, Think it was me, I visited you, I would be happy to meet up for a coffee sometime, I live in Colwyn Bay, suffered with Af for many years, had cardio versions, 2 Ablations and eventually a pacemaker that was the best option for me. I had started collapsing

[jennydog in reply to BStanding56]

BStanding56 yes, it was you and I will be forever grateful for all your help. Sorry, wrong location, not Mold ( befuddled brain! )

I do hope you are well. Your pacemaker experience gives us all hope!

[BStanding56]

Having a pacemaker was a turning point for me, Thank Goodness, will never forget how unwell I was

[Mazdavi]

Hi I live in north wales and have to travel to Liverpool for my abalations I find this site really helpful it is hard to explain to people how it feels when you are in AF it would be good to have a more local support group 😀