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Princess of Wales

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Ormside · 17/01/2024 16:07

The abdominal surgery must have been pretty huge to expect a fortnight stay in hospital. I had a total gastrectomy and total vagotomy and only stayed ten days.

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kisstheblarney · 17/01/2024 17:08

Boomer55 · 17/01/2024 17:06

Apparently it’s a hysterectomy. This does take some recovery time, but if you have servants, Nannies and chefs, it’s obviously easier than it is for most women.

Thanks for letting us know, did kate message you directly? Ask her if I can drop anything up to her?

GCAcademic · 17/01/2024 17:08

You don’t stay in hospital for 10 days following a hysterectomy. I was in for four days after having an abdominal hysterectomy, in a private hospital, and I wouldn’t have actually wanted to stay any longer anyway.

Boomer55 · 17/01/2024 17:06

Apparently it’s a hysterectomy. This does take some recovery time, but if you have servants, Nannies and chefs, it’s obviously easier than it is for most women.

Ladysodor · 17/01/2024 17:04

Of course they’ll say she’s expecting to be in hospital in for two weeks. It wouldn’t surprise me if she’s not secretly taken back home to avoid the press pack. Imagine all the nutters hanging round outside the hospital, in the freezing cold, for the next two weeks! 😂

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Ormside · 17/01/2024 16:38

I wasn't fishing to find out I was simply expressing concern. For a planned surgery it seemed a long predicted stay. I've had several major abdominal operations and have a life limiting condition, the only ones I stayed that length and longer were for very emergent reasons.

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SoupDragon · 17/01/2024 16:34

The report I read said the palace had said it was planned and that they wouldn't be releasing any further details due to privacy. They also said it wasn't cancer though.

it does seem a long stay - I hope she recovers quickly!

NeptunaOfTheMermaidBattleSquadron · 17/01/2024 16:33

I'd imagine she will only be in as long as she needs to, like anyone else. She was straight out after having her babies. Hope she's okay. 💐

NotSorry · 17/01/2024 16:31

I had a bowel blockage and I was in for nearly 2 weeks

Zanatdy · 17/01/2024 16:27

I had a whipple, major pancreatic surgery and it was 10-14 days (I stayed for 21) so yes this isn’t a hysterectomy or appendix removal. Respect her right not to disclose though

Mrsjayy · 17/01/2024 16:25

I am assuming it's some sort of protocol why her operation/hospital stay has been reported but we don't really need to know, its a private hospital I'm sure she will be in to recuperate and rest.

Lampzade · 17/01/2024 16:24

kisstheblarney · 17/01/2024 16:19

Oh stop it! Leave her alone, she doesn't
need your speculation!

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You are very naive if you think that people will not speculate.
It goes with the territory I am afraid

kisstheblarney · 17/01/2024 16:19

Lampzade · 17/01/2024 16:15

Hysterectomy??

Oh stop it! Leave her alone, she doesn't
need your speculation!

Lampzade · 17/01/2024 16:15

Hysterectomy??

IncompleteSenten · 17/01/2024 16:12

Maybe that's the difference between private and NHS or royal treatment and the rest of us. Maybe they just get a little extra time and tlc?

kisstheblarney · 17/01/2024 16:12

Tinkerbyebye · 17/01/2024 16:11

Instead of starting a post on here, because I dont know what your AIBU is, go join the posters in The Royal Family

Good idea!

Tinkerbyebye · 17/01/2024 16:11

Instead of starting a post on here, because I dont know what your AIBU is, go join the posters in The Royal Family

TeenDivided · 17/01/2024 16:09

Maybe they have overestimated on purpose to keep press at bay / allow for quick exit when discharged.

Mrsjayy · 17/01/2024 16:09

I mean 4 days longer isn't that much is it? poor woman can't even have an operation in peace.