On Thursday, January 6, Ernest Pimentel He underwent a hip transplant to treat the avascular necrosis that had been afflicting him for eight long years. Now, after a few weeks of having carried out that operation, the driver of The blowout of the Chola He lives one of the happiest moments of his life, because he has already managed to take his first steps on his own.
Through a moving video published by América Televisión, the interpreter of the Chola Chabuca can be seen slowly advancing with a walker while commenting: “I am happy to be able to do this”.
Ernesto Pimentel also took the opportunity to thank all those people who were aware of his health since he announced that he would undergo the delicate surgical intervention.
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“I want to thank all your expressions of affection and concern. I am very grateful to life, to God, my son, friends, doctors, you and all those who have been helping me on this path that goes step by step, but surprises me. Life challenges us and I do not lose the step”, expresses the presenter.
Ernesto Pimentel: his son welcomes him after the operation
In mid-January, Ernesto Pimentel received a warm welcome from his son Gael at his home after spending several days in the clinic for his hip operation.
Arriving home in a wheelchair, the entertainer found the door adorned with a hand-painted sign that read “Welcome home, daddy Ernesto. Get well soon. Gael” and he couldn’t help but be moved.
What is avascular necrosis of the hip?
The avascular necrosis of the hip (osteonecrosis) suffered by Ernesto Pimentel is a disease that occurs as a result of the lack of blood circulation in a certain part of the body (the blood does not reach the joint because a coronary artery has been covered).