I've made few replies on this site but have realised I have never introduced myself. A bit rude on my part.

[morrid]

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.

[Hidden]

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

[morrid]

Thank BlakeyC

[katieoxo60]

Hi morrid, welcome you sound like a very busy person. Well done to achieve these goals and good luck with future endeavours.

[Toci]

Welcome morrid.

[rick1]

Hello and welcome morrid, a lesson to be learnt from you and what you can achieve!

[Hidden]

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

[morrid]

Thanks for your welcome.

[pergola1 in reply to morrid]

Welcome, morrid. You certainly have a great attitude to life. You will make good friends here. x

[peege]

Hello, welcome. I'm in London too

[Lurcherman]

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