Dr Nantarika Chansue, operation chief, said in her Facebook that she decided to operate on Ormsin (Piggy Bank) due to the complication from intestinal volvulus and strangulation.

It might be because the turtle has more empty space from the post operation and tried to adjust itself.

As of Sunday, the turtle is still in ICU room at the University’s Veterinary Faculty and no visit is allowed. “She is still in ICU. Very serious. Let’s pray for her,” she wrote.

Nantarisa said she was very worried about it.

The 25-year-old turtle was rescued from an abandoned pool in Chon Buri province. She swallowed coins thrown into her pond by passers-by who believed doing so would bring them longevity and luck.

The vet team earlier this month removed a total of 915 coins from her stomach.