Duncan.....

by The Squirrell 13. July 2011 05:42

For those of you who don't know, I lost my beloved,

younger Brother Duncan, who died aged 11 many

years ago, of a massive heart attack...


It was HIS death that lead Doctors to find he had

a genetic Heart Defect which was what killed him.


It was through his death, and subsequent investigation

that MY defect was found, and I was treated and medicated

to prolong my life (Until my life saving Heart transplant in 2009.)


I have him to look to when I think how lucky I was not to

suffer the same fate...


Today (13th July) would be his Birthday.....


It is a difficult day for me and my parents (And Duncans friends.)

The day is tinged with saddness, a few tears, but mainly joyous

memories of a wonderful, loving young boy, with a keen sense of

fun and a rapier wit...


Rest in Peace Duncan we all still love

and think about you every day... X

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About Matt.

My name's Matt. I was born with a congenital heart defect which hampered me in my youth, and sadly became a terminal conditon recently, and beyond the (amazing) care of the BRI-Bristol Heart team.

In 2008, my condition deteriorated, to a point I was happy to see Xmas 2008. I had prepared to die.

Then in January 2009, a late night phone call from QEH-Hospital Birmingham changed my world, when they offered me a heart transplant, if I could get there pronto!!

6 months on, after a rocky start, I am still alive, thanks to them!

Read on to see how my new life is taking shape, and my adventures to date!....

 

Matt.

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