Overview
- Surgeon Dr. Neil Sanico said the below‑knee amputation was required because of a large blood clot that posed sepsis and gangrene risks, and he described the operation as successful.
- Thomas Markle, 81, has been transferred from intensive care to a regular ward in Cebu and has begun gentle physiotherapy during early recovery.
- A Sussex spokesman said Meghan emailed her father on Friday and that her team has worked to identify the correct hospital, with an intention to deliver a handwritten note.
- Thomas Markle and Cebu hospital staff said they have not received any contact from Meghan and that she no longer has a working email address for him.
- Sources close to Meghan reported “progress” toward communication and said some contact is hoped for within 24 hours, as Thomas publicly appealed for reconciliation.