Heart disease patient from Gambia.

[AblieMane3]

Hello dear people, I'm Ablie from Gambia age of 24 and a student at the Gambia collage studying social and environmental . I have a valve disease for pass four years and I'm told to go for an overseas treatment for possible valve repair or replacement which is not available in our country. I'm here for any advice or support for my health , thanks.

[Dolphin14]

You are so young. Do what they advise so you can move on with your life.

[AblieMane3 in reply to Dolphin14]

Yes dear I'm doing that but the onlydl discouragement I'm having is whether I will be able to get surgery because it is not available in my country and I still don't have any financial support for me to be treated in abroad.

[Calliope153 in reply to AblieMane3]

The Edward Francis Small Teaching hospital partners with the MRC Unit and the Chain of Hope charity. You should go back to Banjul and ask them what to do next when you need surgery. They are the best source of information available to you and you have already been to that hospital so you know where it is and have the necessary contacts and they have your records.

Most of us on this forum are being managed with medication the same as they suggest for you. Good luck.

[Dolphin14 in reply to AblieMane3]

Hi

I'm not familiar with the specifics in your area.

Looks like you have a good response from Calliope153.

Best of luck