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Matthew Tuohy

  • Hip Replacement
  • 05/05/2025
Matthew Tuohy – Dublin – Hip Replacement

My Hip Replacement with Healthcare Abroad

Firefighter, Paramedic, and now Pain-Free

I’m ready to get my life — and my hip — back on track

“I’ve been a firefighter for 17 years and a few years ago, I started having serious issues with my hip, and it just got worse. Being in a physical job made it even harder. At first, I was told I was “too young” for surgery and advised to wait. But I couldn’t keep living like that — I had to stop training, the gym, even walking properly.”
“That’s when I heard about Healthcare Abroad. I made an inquiry and expected to wait months — but things moved quickly, and here I am, recovering from surgery that’s already changed my life.”

I Couldn’t Fault It

“The physio here is brilliant. From the hospital to the recovery centre, the team had me moving straight away. I’m getting stronger every day. I even got custom exercises and an app to continue rehab at home. That level of care surprised me — I wasn’t expecting such detailed follow-up.”
“The drivers and staff are amazing. From airport pickups to getting coffee in the hospital, they go above and beyond. Everyone — Tony, Kevin, Scott, Xavi — makes you feel looked after.
If I’d listened to the doubts or kept waiting for the system at home, I’d still be limping around in pain. Now I’m looking forward to walking normally again, maybe even getting back into training.”
“If you’re suffering and being told to “wait it out,” don’t. This is the best step I’ve taken for myself.”
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