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Four words an Australian woman with horrific mysterious injuries told doctors when she woke up in a Bali hospital – as the cause of her condition was revealed

An Australian woman was left wondering: ‘What happened to me?’ after waking up in a Bali hospital with life-changing injuries following a motorcycle accident.

Seaworld worker Rebecca Ode, 36, was rushed to Ngoerah General Hospital after the accident that occurred on a road in Nusa Lembongan at around 1am on Tuesday.

Ms Ode, from Newcastle, north of Sydney, suffered serious injuries in the crash, including fractures to her face, head and collarbone, and is now at risk of losing her right eye.

She underwent a ten-hour operation on Tuesday evening, but has since regained consciousness.

“She woke up and said, ‘What has happened to me?'” neurosurgeon Professor Tjokorda Gde Bagus Mahadewa told Daily Mail Australia on Friday.

Ms Ode was found on the street after colliding with a parked motorcycle on her motorbike, police confirmed after receiving a report of the incident.

She first underwent a CT scan before being referred to a neurosurgeon, a plastic surgeon, an ophthalmologist and an orthopedic specialist.

“We did several things, including a correction of her cranial bones. She also had a leak in the brain,” Professor Mahadewa said.

Seaworld worker Rebecca Ode, 36, (pictured far right with her family) was rushed to Ngoerah General Hospital after the accident on a road in Nusa Lembongan at around 1am on Tuesday

Seaworld worker Rebecca Ode, 36, (pictured far right with her family) was rushed to Ngoerah General Hospital after the accident on a road in Nusa Lembongan at around 1am on Tuesday

‘Then we corrected her face and nose, because everything is broken. An ophthalmologist was also involved to treat her right eye, while an orthopedic specialist operated on her bones.

The ophthalmologist said that her eye probably cannot be saved.

“She also suffers from amnesia. She can’t remember the accident at all.”

Nusa Penida police chief Ida Bagus Putra Sumerta confirmed that Ms Ode was involved in a motorcycle accident and an investigation will be launched.

The police chief said the road she was traveling on was in good condition.

Mrs Ode was enjoying a holiday on the small island southeast of Bali when she was injured.

Her family previously said they did not know what had happened to her.

She underwent a 10-hour operation on Tuesday evening, but has since regained consciousness

She underwent a 10-hour operation on Tuesday evening, but has since regained consciousness

“We have no idea how the injury occurred… there was no alcohol… and the extent of her injuries is quite traumatic,” said her brother-in-law Jesse Wilton. news.com.au.

Mrs. Ode has structural damage to her face which will leave her disfigured for the rest of her life.

“She will lose one eye, if not two, and she has titanium plates in her collarbones,” he said.

Mr Wilton said in a GoFundMe organised for Mrs Ode, who states that she is a ‘strong and caring daughter, aunt and friend (who) urgently requires medical evacuation from Bali for further treatment’.

“Bec needs the best possible health care as soon as possible and that means returning home,” Wilton wrote, adding that her hospital bills have already exceeded $60,000.

Ms Ode’s mother Shari and her sister Jordyn are “by her side in Bali and while her recovery is unknown, we know Bec will continue to do her very best with her strong will and determination,” he said.

Jordyn wrote on Facebook: ‘It’s a terrifying thought that it’s almost certain she has lost her sight in one eye.

‘The blow completely ripped her eye out of her head and the damage was so severe that they weren’t sure if they could save the eye.

Mrs. Ode will likely lose her right eye, which was severely damaged in the crash (pictured is her X-ray)

Mrs. Ode will likely lose her right eye, which was severely damaged in the crash (pictured is her X-ray)

“Her nose was split in two and the cartilage was shattered. They had to rebuild her face and I’m desperate to get her home and get professional help.

“The orthopedic surgeons repaired her collarbone and shoulder, which were also affected. She now has a metal plate to hold her collarbone together.”

Jordyn said Rebecca went to Bali “looking for peace after the two extremely painful years following our father’s passing.”

In addition to the initial medical bills, huge costs are expected to get Ms Ode back to Australia.

Once she is cleared to board the plane, a medical flight to Sydney and a transfer to Newcastle are expected, costing more than $120,000.

“Once Bec is home he will likely have a long rehabilitation journey. We estimate it will cost close to $250,000 to get back to Australia,” Mr Wilton said.

It is not known what insurance Ms. Ode has, but an investigation is underway.

As of Friday evening, more than $168,000 had been raised for Ms. Ode.

Mrs Ode suffered broken bones in her face and collarbone in the accident

Mrs Ode suffered broken bones in her face and collarbone in the accident

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