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My Aunt now having a hip op

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Hailea
Hailea

Hi Everyone

My Dads sister is on holiday in the Caranry islands. She had a fall last night and is now in hospital because she broke her hip. She is now having a total hip replacement today. She texted me to ask a load of questions which I was happy to answer for her although I did warn her some things may be done different over there. I have told her about this forum and to join once she is home. Not sure how long that will be because I am sure they won't let her fly home incase she gets DVT.

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  • annedi
    annedi Hailea

    Posted

    Not what you want on a holiday. It looks like they are on the ball though. Hope it goes well for her!
    • Hailea
      Hailea annedi

      Posted

      Thanks Anne Yeah not good to end up like that so far away from home.

      I made her laugh though I told her she shouldn't have drank so much vino on the first night.  lol

  • dot60135
    dot60135 Hailea

    Posted

    Hi Hailea, A very dear friend of mine had an emergency tripple bi-pass in the same place, it was frightening due to the language but the outcome was amazing, surgery second to none and she now has her life back. I hope it goes the same way for your Aunt, give our best wishes when you next speak to her. Dot X
    • Hailea
      Hailea dot60135

      Posted

      Hi Dot

      Yeah the language barrier is a little off putting but the healthy care is spot on. They do have translators over there if needed so it isn't so bad.

      Thank you Dot x

  • renee01952
    renee01952 Hailea

    Posted

    Oh dear ... I am sure she will be taken care off - I hope she took out travel insurance and all expenses are covered .. (having been in the Travel Industry for over 40 years I have seen it all) ... wish her good luck - I am curious to know how she is doing post op .... big hug 
    • Hailea
      Hailea renee01952

      Posted

      Hi renee thank you.Yes I am sure she will be ok. If I hear from her I will let you know. Yes she has insurance. Hugs back. smile
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h Hailea

    Posted

    Oh my goodness! Not good news! But I feel sure that the hospital will not let her fly home till she is safe to do so! Poor lady! Regards Amanda
    • Hailea
      Hailea amanda1827h

      Posted

      Hi amanda

      No not good news. I had all her grown up kids phoning me yesterday for advice. Her two daughters were in tears. I told them not to worry she will be fine.  I put them right on a few things and that made them calm down a lot so that was one good thing. I told them they probably won't let her come home too quick. It is a 4 hour flight. So good chance of DVT if she flies too early.

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