Nadine has shared a health update about Derick Hougaard a month after his discharge.
Images via Facebook: @derickhougaard
‘Intense’: Derick Hougaard health update after hospital scare
‘Missing a month of life’: Derick Hougaard’s partner Nadine has given an update about his physical and psychological wellbeing.
Nadine has shared a health update about Derick Hougaard a month after his discharge.
Images via Facebook: @derickhougaard
It’s been almost a month since former Springboks player Derick Hougaard was discharged from the hospital following a health scare that landed him in ICU.
And according to his partner Nadine, the retired rugby star is walking the long road of recovery.
Last month, the former Springboks player made headlines after he was hospitalised after a lung infection and placed on a ventilator. He has since been discharged.
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DERICK HOUGAARD HEALTH UPDATE
In a recent interview with Groot FM, Nadine described Derick Hougaard’s health recovery as “emotionally traumatic” and intense.”
Derick was admitted to the Steve Biko Academic Hospital, where he was diagnosed with aspirational pneumonia. Doctors reportedly gave him a “50/50” chance of survival.
Fast forward to present day, and the Afrikaans singer – who has launched new music offering called Kleure – claimed the 40-year-old was still adjusting to life after the scare.
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She said: “His health is not the same as before. It’s a long process to regain your energy and strengthen your lungs.”.
Nadine also claimed that the incident had taken a psychological toll on him after “missing a month of life.”
Although “thin and weak,” Derick is undergoing therapy and rehabilitation to regain his health.
‘PRAY FOR HIS MIND’
Meanwhile, Derick Hougaard’s mother Riana has also asked his fans to continue their prayers and public support.
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In a Facebook post, Riana reposted a video of Afrikaans singer Chris Else who had dedicated a song to the ailing athlete.
She shared: “God’s grace is great. So much power in prayer. Thank you again for your prayers and care, and love in this difficult time.
Riana hinted that both Derick’s body and mind needed to heal. She continued: “Please continue to pray for full recovery, strength, and for his mind. God carries us every day”.
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