Successful Operation - Now The Waiting Game

I must admit it has been a great worry when I had said goodbye to Galia two days ago before her operation. We both don’t like hospitals and it is usually us visiting others there not the other way around. Two days on and the operation was a success and the period of recovery is now on, the waiting game in pain. It is a great relief that things went well, but then she was in good hands with her cousin, who personally spent one and half hours operating on her.

We are so, so lucky that we had free VIP treatment in this brand new private hospital that stands by the River Tundzha and the beautiful Diana Park. The vast majority of Bulgarians attend the big main hospital on the other side of town, it is in very poor state of repair. Ask any expatriate who has been there and taken on the culture shock; they will take a big deep breath before they recall the experience. Without family working in this new hospital Galia would probably not had the operation and carry on with the suffering that had plagued her for twenty years. It is the other sick and suffering Bulgarians that we feel for, they aren’t in a privileged position to afford and receive such care as Galia had.

Galia is due back home tomorrow where I can pamper her to the hilt. It will be some two months before she can go back to work, but I know she will ignore Doctor’s advice and go back early – That’s Galia for you.

Finally, it is with sincere thanks Galia has asked me to thank everyone who sent get-well wishes and a speedy recovery. She was rather overwhelmed when I told her she had people thinking and praying for her all over the world. I am quite sure this had a positive affect on her mental strength to get through the last few days.

Thank you all again.

13 comments:

  1. Martin and Galia, Glad that part of the ordeal, is done and over with and that you're doing good and headed home in a few days to be under the watchful eye of Lover Boy. All kidding aside it's so great you are able to give her the tender love and care she is going to need these next few months and I have all the confidence in the world that you will be a great caregiver.
    Also it so good to have friends and also family as it were in high places to come thru in your time of need .Take care Martin and keep us posted .
    Thanks for comment on pictures , I was hoping it would work , go back and read the post if you find time Malcolm

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  2. Hi Martin,
    It's great to hear that Galia's surgery was a success and she'll be coming home tomorrow!! :0)

    I will sure be keeping you both in my prayers and hope for a speedy and full recovery for Galia!!!

    Wishing you both the very best,
    Sher :0)

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  3. I will keep Galia in my thoughts, sending her positive vibes for a speedy recovery :) Thanks for the update!

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  4. Hope that she recover quick!
    All the best.
    kindest
    hans

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  5. I am so glad for Galia that your boat is moored on the right side of the river, maybe one day the Bulgarian government can "bridge" the gap for the less fortunate. Wishing Galia a speedy recovery and yourself a good celebration bottle of rakia. The sun is shining early morning here in England, hope it shines on the two of you.

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  6. Here's hoping that two months will go by fast (it's the great part about not being a young whippersnapper anymore :-)

    I wish I were there as I'd bring books and/or homemade soup. I love cooking soup.

    There's nothing like an illness to create a deeper bond, even one as deep as yours.

    Hugs to you both. I'll be sending good vibes your way!

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  7. Great to hear that Galia is doing well, please pass on my best wishes for a speedy recovery ;-) BTW I have tagged you here: http://prague.today.com/2009/03/14/7-things/ I am looking forward to your answers ;-)

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  8. I'm pleased to hear that the operation went well - that's the worst bit over with!

    I wish Galia a very fast recovery - I'm sure you will look after her well.

    Best wishes,

    Roz

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  9. Martin, I'm happy that Galia can come home now. How wonderfully blessed she is to have someone to look after her and help her keep her spirits up during her recovery. I wish both of you the very best.

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  10. I'm glad the surgery was a success! What a relief it must be for you both.

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  11. Martin, you people are not that far away from Constantinople...
    If okay, I drop by, literally, in May for the Sat night. Just curious how Bulgarian raki tast, different from the Turkish one, I will bring a bottle with me..)
    by car it will take me 8 hrs..
    kindest
    hans

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  12. Hi Martin,

    I am glad the operation went well.
    You should both try to take it easy - I know this is hard for both of you.


    Warm Hugs to both of you,

    Jade

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  13. It was really a very informative post. Thanks a lot.
    Bathmate

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