Thursday, 31 July 2008

Newyddion / BREAKING NEWS

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Mae`r ffidil yn y tô ... am y tro

Yn anffodus, newyddion drwg sydd gennym y tro yma. Ychydig cyn gadael Seland Newydd dechreuodd Nia gael cefn tost (a herc). Wrth deithio drwy Chile fe ddechreuodd wella ychydig ond erbyn cyrraedd Arequipa yn Ne Peru roedd rhaid ymweld a doctor. Ar ôl rhedeg profion fe gadarnhaodd yr arbennigwr fod gan Nia 'slipped disc' a bod angen llawdriniaeth frys arni i wella'r cyflwr. Rydym yn Arequipa ar hyn o bryd yn disgwyl i'n cwmni yswiriant ein hedfan ni gartref - o fewn ychydig ddyddiau gobeithio. Gobeithiwn caiff Nia y driniaeth angenrheidiol yn syth ar ôl dychwelyd ac mae ar hyn o bryd ar ei gorwedd ddydd a nos er mwyn leddfu'r poen. Er hyn mae ei hysbryd yn dda ac yn edrych ymlaen i gymryd y cyfle i ddiweddari'r blog am weddill ein taith. Felly daliwch ymlaen i ddarllen y blog am rhagor o hanesion a'r newyddion diweddaraf.

A spanner in the works

Unfortunately, it is bad news we have for you this time. Shortly before leaving New Zealand, Nia developed a stiff back and a slight limp. Over the counter drugs seemed to improve the condition somewhat whilst traveling through Chile, however, a marathon bus journey from North of Chile to Peru's second city of Arequipa totally finished her off. We consulted medical experts here in Arequipa and after running some tests it was confirmed that Nia is suffering from a slipped disc. The neurosurgeon has advised that Nia requires and urgent operation to rectify the condition and we are currently still in Arequipa waiting for our travel insurance company to fly us home. We hope the necessary surgery will be carried out as soon as possible upon our return home. Nia is currently bed bound to alleviate the pain though her spirit remains high and she is looking forward to up-dating the blog for the rest of our journey. So keep watching this space for more adventures and the latest news.

5 comments:

DGG Jan said...

So sorry to hear this news. You must both be so disappointed. Wishing you a safe journey home and a speedy recovery for Nia.
Jan

Chrissy said...

I'd better get down to Woolies and buy several bags/boxes of maltessers. Will I need to buy straws as well?
Glad that you're keeping your spirits up Nia, any chance of any ponchos being knitted!
Has Marc bought you anymore pancakes, or has he been eating them before getting back to you?
xxxxx

Anonymous said...

Trist iawn yw clywed am eich tro anffodus- mae'n digwydd i'r gorau ohonon ni. Byddwch yn bositif, gwasgwch 'pause' ar y remote control a byddwch nôl gobeithio ar eich teithiau cyn bo hir.
Nia,pob dymuniad da ar gyfer gwellhad buan.
Marc, wela i di cyn bo hir, wedi bod yn gweithio fel 'consultant' ir' Bwrdd Iechyd Lleol ers mis felly os bydd eisiau second opinion rhowch wybod!!!
Twm Siôn Cati

Anonymous said...

OMG! I am so sorry, how awful. Hope Nia manages to have a comfortable journey home and gets sorted out quickly.
Best wishes to you both, have a safe journey, keep us informed.
Janetxx

Anonymous said...

Hi Both - Jo & Em here
Really sorry to hear about your back Nia, hope you have a safe trip back, with lots of drugs to help you through.......

It's a shame you're both going to miss S.America, but hey at least you'll be back for the start of the footie season!

Take care both x