General Rojs discharged from hospital, faces six-month recovery
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- General Ljubo Ćesić Rojs has been released from hospital after being treated for pulmonary embolism.
- He is recovering at home and faces about six months of recovery due to additional blood clots found in his left leg.
- Rojs expressed gratitude for prayers and support, reaffirming his lifelong loyalty to God, family, country, and former leaders Tuđman and Šuško.
General Ljubo Ćesić Rojs is recovering at home after a hospital stay for pulmonary embolism. He reported feeling better but faces a lengthy recovery of approximately six months. Doctors discovered three more blood clots in his left leg, requiring him to wear a compression stocking from toes to groin and undergo intensified therapy.
I found three more clots in my left leg. I wear a compression stocking from my toes to my groin and am on intensified therapy. Thank God that one clot did not spread further, but stopped at the bifurcation of the pulmonary artery. The first two days were risky, and now recovery follows, which will last about six months.
Rojs attributed his improved condition to prayers, noting that many clergy members offered support. He also found joy in the recent birth of his seventh grandchild. The general had been in his native Herzegovina for a family celebration, including his youngest brother's daughter's confirmation and his grandson's arrival, when he fell ill.
Many priests called me and prayed for me. God heard the prayers and now I am better.
He extended his gratitude to everyone who sent well wishes and prayers, emphasizing the importance of faith. "Nothing without God and prayer," he stated. Rojs concluded by sending greetings to Herzegovina and reaffirming his unwavering loyalty: "I remain faithful: to God, family, homeland, Tuđman and Šuško, until the grave."
I remain faithful: to God, family, homeland, Tuđman and Šuško, until the grave. Big greetings to everyone in our rugged Herzegovina.
Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.