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Hi there. I live in Brighton and I recently had open heart surgery (at The Royal Brompton in London) Does anyone know of any support groups for people who have been through similar surgery. I am in my 40s but would love to have people to chat to of any age who have been through the same thing.

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Hi I too had heart surgery at Brompton may 2022 and the team there have given me support when I've v needed some , mainly questions I've had on follow up meds ,this forum we are on also helped , contacting others on here who have fully recovered and rejoined their previous life pre heart surgery, I wish you well and a speedy recovery, if I can help you with any questions you may have please feel free to contact me

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Hi, I'm nit sure what surgery you've had, but can highly recommend UK Aortic and Heart Defects Pre and Post surgery Facebook group. We have a Zoom support session every few weeks and the response to each and every post is quick always high and usually within minutes

Joanne

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AbsterHo in reply toRhinos67

Thanks Joanne. That sounds like one to explore. I had an aortic valve replacement.

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It definitely sounds like the right group for you the. 443 members at the moment and about 90% have had or are waiting for aortic valve replacement

Joanne

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hi, have you considered looking for a local group on the BHF site,

bhf.org.uk/informationsuppo...

good luck

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