She explained that his situation still changes day by day: If they say this has improved today you dont feel the euphoria youd like because you have this feeling the next day something else will have gone wrong. "The fight with the virus has been won, but it's wreaked extraordinary damage to his body and we don't know if he can recover from that," she said. Kate Garraway has been 'eaten alive by uncertainty' as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital fighting COVID-19. One doctor said to me that he's the worst-affected person that he's had to treat, who's lived. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. ", Kate heartbreakingly concluded: "He is a long way from the Derek Draper you knew, but he is home and alive.". She confirmed he is now free of the virus but in a critical condition. He was brought round from the coma in July but it is still uncertain whether he can hear Kate speaking to him, but despite the serious state he is in, Kate is still grateful he is alive. Kate, 54, explained that while they are "a few weeks in" to having him back, the former lobbyist is a "long way" from the Derek Draper everyone knew. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In her new memoir edited extracts of which are being exclusively serialised by The Mail on Sunday from tomorrow she tells in raw detail about Dereks ordeal and pays tribute to the brilliant team of doctors and specialists whove looked after him and how what theyve learnt has helped the treatment of others. "It's going to take a lot of adjustment.". Back at the end of March, she said herself and Draper thought he might be suffering with sinusitis, not coronavirus, because he had no persistent cough or temperature - two of the main official symptoms of the disease. You are on this precipice trying to hold on to him and there are moments when he bubbles up and you have some contact, predominantly at the moment on FaceTime because of the Covid restrictions, she said. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. "I will ease off, I'm just very aware at the moment and it's a whole new team. The broadcaster Kate Garraway has had a particularly tough 12 months. He soon developed a splitting headache and numbness in his right hand and began struggling to breathe. The presenter's husband spent more than a year in hospital after falling. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. TV presenter Kate Garraway has said it is "a miracle" her husband is still alive after his "extraordinary battle" with the "evil" coronavirus. Its that simple.. Theres a moment that is tough for people to watch and thats the moment he felt he cant go on.Kate says the reason she included such a difficult moment in Dereks journey is because the fights he was going through is so important and relatable.Watch the doc tonight @ITV. "And they sort of ran out and ran forward, opened the door, and he immediately burst into tears. VideoRescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Draper was involved in a 1998 scandal known as Lobbygate, in which he was recorded discussing his close links to the British government as a lobbyist. Being married to you and the children'. But then his kidneys started failing and he was on dialysis. "The pandemic is far from over and so is Dereks journey but I have decided to share our story and what's helping to keep me going, as we all try to work out what our new futures will look like.". The presenter described the early months after Draper was hospitalised and on a ventilator as months and months of horror, of live-or-die phone calls. Later this month, Kate will give "an intimate insight" into how she and her family have coped with her husband's illness and the impact of COVID-19 in a one-off film for ITV. Once in hospital he was eventually placed in a coma, at his own request, to give his lungs a rest, as he felt he was suffocating. What's he waiting for? Kate Garraway says husband Derek is "still ravaged by Covid" in Good Morning Britain appearance The presenter has spoken about feeling low. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Draper, the Good Morning Britain star's husband of 15 years, fell ill in. "It does feel a little bit like the hospital has come home with me at the moment," Garraway said, referring to the new team of healthcare professionals now in her house. Kate's interview in Good Housekeeping comes after she returned to Instagram last week to give her many followers an update on Derek. "They talk about an evil virus, and it is.". Somebody will call you back. She found out 24 hours later that somebody else with a similar sounding name had died. The trip will be shown in a new ITV documentary titledCaring For DerekandDerekis set to return to Mexico for 28 days in March 2022 for more treatment. Derek, who currently needs 24-hour care following his year-long fight back to health from coronavirus, returned home for the first time last month. To order a copy for 16 go to www.mailshop.co.uk/books or call 020 3308 9193. 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", Kate replied: "I don't know about that, I feel very emotional about it actually, not just the idea that people are coming forward but that it might save lives.". Kate Garraway has revealed that her husband Derek Draper has spoken his first word since the start of his seven-month battle with coronavirus in March. Kate Garraway has revealed that husband Derek Draper had the worst Covid-19 infection of any surviving patient as the virus ravaged his lungs last year. Derekis set to return to Mexico for 28 days next month for more treatment. "It's incredible what they've done with a disease that nobody knows how to cure," added Garraway. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. She added that even though the news was "amazing", she was also "trying to balance the emotions of the next stage". TV presenter Kate Garraway has revealed the heart-breaking text messages that her husband sent her before he was put into an induced coma during his year-long battle against Covid. The Good Morning Britain host, 55, gave an update on his health while attending the Tric Awards in London on Wednesday. Chatting to hosts Amanda Holden and Jamie Theakston, she told listeners: I often think we all go 'that doctor who saved my life', 'thank you to that incredible surgeon'. Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash. Kate explained: "He's still got lots of challenges. Discovery Company. What he had is what is called a prolonged disorder of consciousness, which means that there is some reaction, Garraway told the BBC on Tuesday, shortly before the documentary aired. Kate Garraway, a host on ITVs national breakfast show Good Morning Britain, said she fears the reality of giving up her job to care full-time for her husband, Derek Draper. As he was lifted into an ambulance, Kate said he told her: This is not the last time you will see me. "I just have to think, I need to make them feel safe, they've lost for the time being - let's pray - their dad and he's their world, so they need to see that their mum is OK," said Garraway. "It's about really trying to carry on with life when you don't know life is certain," Garraway said. Kate Garraway has opened up about her experiences since her husband Derek Draper was hospitalised with COVID-19 in March 2020 - and shared something we didn't expect. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Kate Garraways husband, Derek Draper, has been in hospital since the start of April with coronavirus, but the presenter has revealed he is one of five people in the world to have been so badly affected by complications of the virus. In the run-up to Christmas there were moments of consciousness where I felt like we were really communicating, she said. READ: Kate Garraway reveals secret trip to Mexico with Derek Draper for specialist treatment. Kate Garraway has said her husband Derek Draper is "trapped" and "fighting to get out" after his long COVID battle. Garraway is also publishing a book, entitled The Power Of Hope, detailing "the raw and emotional story" of her husband's illness. Piers Morgan, Garraways former co-host on Good Morning Britain, described it as heartbreaking, while fellow TV host Lorraine Kelly praised Garraways courage, humanity and strength., This Covid long-hauler is afraid to take a shower a year after her infection because of the amount of hair she has lost. Speaking on ITV's Good Morning Britain, Garraway confirmed her partner Derek Draper was put into an induced coma with the virus, nearly 10 weeks ago. Draper and Garraway tied the knot in 2005 and have two children together - son Billy, 12, and 15-year-old daughter Darcey. She and her young family all "burst into tears" when he arrived home. Draper was hospitalised in March 2020 and spent much of the year in an induced coma, before being allowed to return home in April last . Kate Garraway has spoken about her husband Derek Draper's 'agony' as he fights to stay conscious in hospital. ', Phillip Schofield brutally shut down by guest in awkward spat, Holly Willoughby fumes as pub owner details death threats, Holly Willoughby shares rare snap with daughter Belle amid new move, Rita Simons: EastEnders Roxy Mitchell found love with former co-star (PHOTOS), Phillip Schofield 'splurges on 2million pad' near This Morning star (NEWS), James Martin opens up on 'weird' food allergy. Doctors do not know why the virus has had such a destructive effect on Drapers health and have said it is unlikely he will make a full recovery, Garraway said. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The broadcaster and journalist noted how "there have been improvements" in the former Labour Party political advisor's condition since the documentary was filmed. Kate Garraway reveals secret trip to Mexico with Derek Draper for specialist treatment, Kate Garraway's family home is a retreat for her husband Derek photos, Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper's health battle, Kate Garraway reveals bittersweet reaction to parting from Derek Draper for first time in two years, Kate Garraway's home is a sanctuary for Derek Draper. Kate's friend Claire Nasir has said that the Good Morning Britain host is constantly on edge with worry despite returning to the show months ago. His condition quickly worsened and he was put in a medically induced coma by doctors as Kate and the couple's children Billy and Darcy were unable to visit him due to lockdown restrictions. ", Derek still suffers from mobility and communication issues post-Covid, but in positive news, Kate toldThe Telegraphhe is able to understand whats going on. The Telegraph's Michael Hogan called the hour-long film "powerful, poignant and admirably candid". "There was a lot of hugging and we got him inside. He has holes in his lungs following bacterial pneumonia and several infections. When he started feeling unwell at the end of March, Derek had initially thought it was a side effect of the new painkillers he was taking for a long-term shoulder injury and sinusitis as he didnt have a cough or temperature. Kate said in October 2021 that Derek sleeps for up to 20 hours a day, suffers from fatigue and brain fog and his communication is minimal, with Covid side effects including brain inflammation and damage to the lungs, kidneys, heart and liver. She writes: His messages became more and more desperate. Derek Draper has been bedridden since contractingcoronavirus in March 2020. Something went wrong, please try again later. A study published in the journal The Lancet in January found that of 1,733 coronavirus patients treated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, 76% were still experiencing at least one symptom six months after their symptoms began. "But good to know things are moving forward, trials are being done and other lives can be saved," she finished. Kate Garraway gave an emotional interview to Good Morning Britain. Susanna Reid, a colleague and friend of Kate's, said that she has nothing but admiration for themum-of-two, who she says has been putting on a brave face and carrying on amid personal anguish. Kate Garraway has shared that her husband Derek Draper is still "terribly affected" by his long battle with COVID. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. But it felt as though everything had stalled medically and if anything was going slightly back. And she is now set to share another glimpse into his progress in a follow-up programme called Caring For Derek, which is due to air next week. Video Unavailable. Kate Garraway, 53, has become a source of inspiration for her colleagues, as they praised her continued work ethic as her husband battles the deadly coronavirus. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. He remained in the medically induced coma until July 2020 yet stayed in hospital until April 2021, when he returned to the family home in North London. It doesn't necessarily get easier. The revelation from Susanna comes as Kate said she was feeling "very emotional"as her husband Derek Draper remains in hospital. And [the doctor] said, 'Kate, you can't push me'.". Kate has been open about Dereks health issues, talking regularly onGood Morning Britainand in her NTA-winning documentaryFinding Derek. Garraway was seen preparing her home for Drapers potential return from hospital, and shared footage of her husband unconscious in the hospital. "It's an absolute miracle that he's here. Former political adviser Derek Draper, 53, was admitted in March last year with. By Naomi Gordon 21/01/2021 Kate Garraway has. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. DeSantis won't say he's running. He is set to return to Monterey next . "It's affected him from the top of his head to the tip of his toes.". Katie Weston For Mailonline Kate explained: With Derek for a lot of his time, he was in a coma, and everyday the nurses would go in, of course we couldnt, his family couldnt, and they would go in and I just thought it was miraculous because they would say, 'Good morning Derek, how are you this morning?. Garraway has also written a book, The Power of Hope, which she hopes can help others facing crises. Good Morning Britain host Kate Garraway has opened up on her husband Derek Draper's health condition after he contracted COVID-19 in 2020. She told Andrew of her husband's condition: "He is devastated by Covid. "Were clear now that he does understand everything that I tell him. Veronica Greenaway was in thrall to the anti-vax idols she let into her home until Covid killed her husband. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Video, Rescuers search wreckage of deadly Greece train crash, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Discussing the NHS on International Nurses Day, she thanked the team around Derek for their "incredible care" that hauled Derek back from the frightening place he was in. "This is a war Derek is fighting and tens of thousands of others", she went on. Garraway revealed before he went under, her husband said: "'You've saved my life'. It comes after Kate reflected on "many, very dark hours" amid Dereks Covid battle as she thanked the nurses who treated him, while speaking on Heart radio. Kate Garraway's husband has been seen outside for the first time since he contracted Covid as the TV presenter spoke of the family's "bumpy 24 hours". Kates book, The Power Of Hope, includes examples of her husbands texts from hospital, revealed in tomorrows Mail on Sunday. Kate Garraway has confessed that her relationship with husband Derek Draper has changed in the wake of his long road to recovery from COVID-19. Kate shared that she regularly gets up every two hours in the night to help the overnight carer move Derek in bed, as well as changing his bed linenseven times a day. Watch: Kate Garraway dedicates award win to husband Derek Draper. ", READ:Kate Garraway gives heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper's health battle, MORE: Kate Garraway reveals bittersweet reaction to parting from Derek Draper for first time in two years, Doctors told Kate in June 2021 that if they didnt see improvement within two years of Derek contracting Covid that there was"very little chance of him making any meaningful recovery. The broadcast shone a light on the most severe cases of Covid-19, and the subsequent complications it can cause even in younger people. In February 2022, Kate shared that she and Derek hadvisited a specialist clinic in Mexico after an eminent doctor reached out after seeing theFinding Derekdocumentary. Last month ITV broadcast Finding Derek, a documentary exploring Draper's illness and its effect on their two children - daughter Darcey, 15, and 11-year-old son Billy. "We do need a lot of help. 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