My Aunt now having a hip op

Bones, joints and muscles
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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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Not what you want on a holiday. It looks like they are on the ball though. Hope it goes well for her!

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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. 

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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

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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

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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 

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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.

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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

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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.