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Kate Garraway in need of surgery after neglecting health during Derek Draper's illness


Kate Garraway has opened up about the toll of being a carer and neglecting her own health, admitting she still wakes in the night 'panicking' about caring for Derek

In an emotional confession to The Sun newspaper, Kate revealed that she still experiences panic attacks in the night, worrying about whether she administered his medication or moved him regularly to prevent painful muscle contractions. Kate described the fleeting moment of relief when she realises that Derek no longer requires care, which is quickly overshadowed by overwhelming grief, reports the Manchester Evening News. Kat's own health took its toll when caring for DerekThis revelation follows a harrowing period in 2023 when Kate was hospitalised due to severe chest pains, a result of the immense stress she endured while Derek was in recovery.

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