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Anthony Hallinan – Cork – Bariatric Surgery

  • Weight Loss Surgeries
  • 06/11/2024
Anthony Hallinan – Cork – Bariatric Surgery

“I’m gonna be able to play with my grandkid, and I’m absolutely buzzing!”

“ A few weeks ago, I weighed 160 kilos; now, I’m down 20 kilos already. I have to say, I feel amazing—not just physically, but mentally too. It’s like a huge weight has been lifted. After my surgery with Healthcare Abroad, I’m finally ready to do the things I love most. My grandson’s four and loves the zoo, animals, and dinosaurs. Now I can take him to the Zoo and the Natural History Museum! I used to feel a bit jealous when I couldn’t play with him, but now I can—and that means the world to me.”

“For years, I barely left the house, Covid was tough. I’d been waiting years for an operation. My doctor sent me to Galway, and they told me there was 10,000 people on the waiting list, I thought, well what am I doing here?”

“So, I reached out to Healthcare Abroad, and minutes later, I was booking flights. When I got to Denia, David from Healthcare Abroad’s Care and Support Team was there, making me feel right at ease. David’s great—very chatty, on the ball. And the drivers like Xavi, Kevin, and CJ – All top lads.”

“The hotel was a surprise too—I was amazed by the room. I’ve got to ask them where they get there mattresses, no honestly, because I’ve slept like you wouldn’t believe”

“Honestly, how often does a service surprise you by being this good? Not often, right? I’ll admit, I was sceptical—if something seems too good to be true, it usually is. But Healthcare Abroad? It’s the real deal. If you’re looking for me to say something bad, I genuinely can’t.”

“Didi, the dietitian, also helped me get started. She’s brilliant. She motivates you and scares you—in a good way. Her liquid diet helped me lose 12 kilos before surgery, and I’m down another 8 since. I can walk again!”

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