Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham as he enters the voting hall during the 2024 FNM Convention held at Baha Mar on June 1, 2024. Photo: Dante Carrer/Tribune Staff
Former Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham is recovering well and in excellent spirits after undergoing a two-hour brain surgery to remove a blood clot this afternoon.
According to his medical team, the condition is called Subacute Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and was described as a minimal risk at a press conference held today.
His consultant surgeon Dr Duane Sands advised that no visits will be permitted as Mr Ingraham recovers at Doctors Hospital, adding the former prime minister was "most appreciative of the expressions of concern".
Dr Sands explained that the "clot" and blood caused increasing symptoms that impacted Mr Ingraham's dexterity and movement as well as headaches.
The former prime minister underwent a CT scan yesterday ahead of the neurosurgical procedure to drain the collection and decompress the brain.
In a statement, Dr Sands said: "He is recovering well, in excellent spirits and we anticipate discharge home in one or two days. His team of clinicians is led by Dr Magnus Ekedede, Adrian Cargill, and Duane Sands."
Mr Ingraham is expected to be released from hospital tomorrow with a full recovery anticipated within two weeks.
Comments
ThisIsOurs 5 months ago
Get well Papa
Baha10 5 months ago
Wishing physical and mental health🙏
birdiestrachan 5 months ago
There is a big difference between surgery and procedure ,
bahamianson 5 months ago
Wow, PMH truly is a great hospital , when I get injured , I am assured I will get the care Ingraham got.
ExposedU2C 5 months ago
Yup, you're so right my friend. Both Sands and Doctors Hospital only provide their services to those who are lucky enough to be able to afford the medical bills. And Hubiggity is enrolled in the taxpayer funded super deluxe government health insurance plan that enables him make sure all of his exorbitant medical bills get paid.
TalRussell 5 months ago
"Get back up on the Horse to finish the ride," --- friend of 55 years.
ExposedU2C 5 months ago
You must be kidding! LMAO
DWW 5 months ago
must be nice to have the sweet health insurance policy after serving as PM for 2 terms. contrast to the rest of us have to scrap to find the money for emergency medical.
ExposedU2C 5 months ago
Sadly, so true.
Cobalt 5 months ago
Brain surgery to remove a blood clot??? Why not just use a thrombolytic agent such as tPA or alteplase??? Brain surgery is usually only required to address hemorrhagic strokes. This must be fake news.
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