I am 54 years old from London.I have had sarcoidosis for about 14 years and have since developed pulmonary hypertension. I am on oxygen 24 hours at 8 lpm at rest and up to 15 when active, which for me is walking about 5 yards. I get about on a scooter and bought an adapted van so I get about a bit although it is a major operation getting ready. I am usually pretty upbeat about my illness but do have the occasional feel sorry for myself moments. Since retiring I have attended university, originally full time but went part time when my condition deteriorated. I now have just my final year dissertation to do to get my BA in Politics and International Relations then hopefully on to do a Masters. Couldn't have done it while still at work, he said in a half glass full moment. So being ill is not the end of the world. Even managed a one semester study abroad in USA. This community seems very friendly and helpful so I look forward to a long and fruitful association.
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I've made few replies on this site but have realised I have never introduced myself. A bit rude on my part.
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Welcome morrid, pleased to have you here.
Congratulations on all your achievements and wishing you every success for more of the same.
Best wishes BC
Thank BlakeyC
Hi morrid, welcome you sound like a very busy person. Well done to achieve these goals and good luck with future endeavours.
Welcome morrid.
Hello and welcome morrid, a lesson to be learnt from you and what you can achieve!
Welcome morrid,do hope you will enjoy the site,great people here.
Congrats on all your achievements,you certainly don't let the grass grow under your feet! Good on you, xx
Thanks for your welcome.
Hello, welcome. I'm in London too 
Welcome Morrid, retirement is the time to do all the things that you didn't have time for when working, good luck for the future x
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