The code as shown doesn't emit errors, but doesn't make sense.

Declare your variable with my in the scope where you wanna also read it.

Consequently avoid my within the if - else branches otherwise your var won't exist outside.

Have a look at coping with scoping for details.

update

Plz don't repost threads!

Either answer yourself with additional informations or get an account to be able to update posts (like I do now)