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I was only in a few days for mine , but I’m not royalty.
OR how about a bladder lift ? maybe that’s why it’s so hush . They don’t want us to know she pees.
If they are expecting this long of a hospitalization, then the Princess is quite ill.
That they are not giving details is telling in itself.
This could be ANYTHING from a diverticulitis that actually is leaking (they don't all burst, surprisingly, but if they do it is instant sepsis) to just about anything else. They deny a cancer, which is the most common reason someone has to stay in hospital for managed treatments for any amount of time these days.
Again, it surprises me they don't just opt for honesty. The world would wish her well. Give periodic updates that are truthful. She's a public figure who is on track to be the Queen of England.
This not only comforts the public and allows them to send strength to the family, but it prevent our speculation.
Now, done this way, speculation is the norm and inevitable.
And of course secrecy won't really last.
I surely do wish this lovely woman well. She's kind of the epitome of what they ask their queens to be.
They kept Princess Diana in for a week when she had her boys , I was bounced out in 47 hours after my second .
Any of the royal residences have rooms that could be made into a rehab hospital suited to the Princess's illness and condition. She'd be near her family and have her own cook.
Since they're keeping her in the hospital, I have to suspect an infection or other condition where they don't want her around so many others and where they can move fast in any necessary medical direction to save her.
It's so odd, because on Tuesday I happened to be looking at a photo of Catherine and the thought flashed into my mind that it would be really tragic if she died young. Why I would flash upon this at that moment, I don't know other than in the back of my mind as that fleeting thought arrived was what happened to Diana.
I wish the beautiful Princess of Wales a speedy recovery, whatever it is. The world needs her bright presence.
I've also had a hysterectomy. I was in the hospital 5 days for that, and when I got home, I drove the kids' carpool on the 7th day after my operation. No help at home, no problem managing things there. So this is why I am concerned about the princess and think there is something far more serious going on.
My guess is she's probably in for a tummy-tuck and some cosmetic detailing. The woman had three kids. No woman has a totally flat, rock-hard tummy after having kids. Even though pretty much all Kate does all day is work out and get waited on, you don't see that flat, tight tummy after having kids unless a doctor gives it to you. It's kind of like dropping your car off to be detailed.
They wash it, wax it, shampoo the interior, Simonize it, top off the fluids, and give it a tune up. That takes a few days.
Kate went in for some detailing.
Who qualifies as "medical people" in your estimation?
Both of them could have their surgeries in Buckingham Palace if they wanted to. The place has a fully-functional hospital on the premesis.
As for the world needing to know about King Charles and his health issues. He's the King of England. He's the head of state over there and that's how they do it.
No one is announcing what her surgery is. Buckingham Palace will release whatever statement she agrees to have them release.
As for you saying she is entitled. She sure is.
I bet it's a tummy tuck.
I said that to my daughter and daughter in law , we were texting about it yesterday . But they both said No she’s very thin .
My daughter in law said hysterectomy is the rumor going around . My DIL has friends in London.
I’d be thrilled to look like her . If I looked like her I wouldn’t be going under the knife .
I don’t look like her and I’m not willing to go under the knife unless medically necessary . Maybe that’s because I know all the things that can go wrong .
I’ve also seen some bad facelifts .
Bowel resection.
In patient mental health services where abdominal surgery is a cover.
Cosmetic surgery, though I personally don’t put much faith in this one.
Fun fact, December 28th a royal motorcade went from Sandringham to hospital at night. Video is on twitter taken by man on the street.
but I don’t think that’s it since a facelift doesn’t require 14 days in hospital
especially when you live in a palace that can accommodate medical personnel.
Not anymore.
Thank you for the correction. Not sure why I thought that .🤷♀️
Sometimes alittle levity is therapeutic .
You could have just skipped over it .
Often someone asks a question that is not directly related to aging care . Often it’s marital issues , or fighting with siblings, or preserving inheritance .
Again , sorry . You are obviously stressed . I hope you are taking care of yourself as well as your LO.
What did you do today? I coped with myriad dementia problems with my husband. He can’t understand why I put a wool scarf around his neck when he went outside, and now, back in the house, he doesn’t want to take it off though our thermostat is at 76 degrees. Earlier I figured out a way to have a rare private conversation that husband couldn't hear; I talked for half an hour with a care agency CEO explaining my husband’s issues, which include losing ability to speak and understand. CEO explained options in hiring the right caregiver. I washed and dried the towels that were still wet from showering my husband last night, as he no longer knows how to shower himself. I unpacked the walker that arrived today as I worried about introducing it to my husband, who has difficulty standing up by himself now. I cleaned and changed batteries in husband’s hearing aids, adjusted them with his phone app, and explained to him what they are and how to put them on (he's been wearing them for 10 years but no longer can manage them by himself). I dropped off his glasses at the optometrist’s five minutes from home for repair. I didn't take husband as I didn't think it would go well - he gets confused. I went back to get the glasses, hurry-hurry because husband shouldn't be left alone for any length of time, then spent some time explaining to husband that he should take off his old glasses and wear the repaired ones. He didn’t quite get it, but he complied. And so on, all day every day.
I posted advice on here for others (I’m caregiving my 4th family dementia patient and like to help other caregivers if I can). And I posted my concern about the Princess of Wales. It was good being in touch with my fellow posters and I enjoyed the interaction. I rarely get out and seldom have time for phone conversations with friends, who mostly don't call because they know I have too many things to do to really kick back and have a frivolous conversation.
You didn't like my post, so sue me, but I liked posting it.