“I’m Back to Myself” – Lorraine’s Spinal Surgery in Dénia, Spain

Life Changed in an Instant

“I was in pain since October 2023. I could barely walk, it got so bad I had to stop working. I’d been an intellectual disability nurse for 47 years. Giving up work was a huge shock. I wasn’t living anymore. Even walking to my sister’s house, which was only five minutes away, became a struggle.”

Finding Help Through Healthcare Abroad

“A friend told me about Healthcare Abroad and it was amazing how efficient everything was. I was nervous about going abroad, but the team put me at ease right away. There was loads of Irish people in the Daniya Hotel It really felt like a home away from home. There was a lovely sense of community, going for a coffee I’d always bump into someone Irish and stop to have a chat.”

Surgery with Dr. Anwar Saab

“I had a lumbar discectomy and it was done by Dr. Anwar Saab. He was brilliant, he knows his stuff. From the day I arrived to the day I left, it was continuous care. The physio was amazing—you couldn’t ask for more. Six weeks after surgery, I’m doing very well.”

Walking Towards a New Life

“I walk every day now. I used to struggle to walk five minutes to my sister’s house, but now, every second day, I walk for 25 minutes—and I feel myself getting stronger each day. There’s no more nerve pain—just the good kind of pain, recovery pain.”

I’d Recommend It 100%

“My neighbour said I’m back to myself—and I feel it too. I’m even planning a holiday at the end of the year. If you’re in pain and waiting for surgery, don’t wait, Healthcare Abroad changed my life.”

If you know someone who may be in need of medial treatment, why not take a minute to visit our website https://healthcareabroad.ie/contact-usor give us a quick call

01 267 8011

Lorraine Smith