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Gerry Coen – Galway – Knee Operation

  • Knee Replacement
  • 06/05/2024
Gerry Coen – Galway – Knee Operation

Meet Gerry Coen, from Co. Galway.
A former sports enthusiast, Gerry’s journey has been marked by triumphs and setbacks, from winning county championships to surviving a harrowing car accident.
Despite enduring knee injuries and battling cancer, Gerry’s spirit remains unbroken. With the support of his daughter and the Cross-Border Scheme, Gerry turned to Healthcare Abroad for a total knee replacement which he received and is recovering from well thanks to the care and support from our teams.
Now, Gerry looks forward to simple pleasures like walking his dog, Bobby, pain-free. With gratitude in his heart and a spring in his step, Gerry is ready to embrace life’s adventures anew.
Cheers to Gerry – a true inspiration to us all!

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