Coronation Street fans were left in disbelief as Carla Connor managed to recover from her life-saving brain surgery – branding the scenes ‘unrealistic’

Fans of Coronation Street have been left scratching their heads after Carla Connor’s rapid recovery following a critical brain operation.

In the aftermath of a savage attack by an unknown assailant in Monday’s episode, Carla was in dire straits. She was quickly transported to the nearest hospital and immediately taken into surgery.

Yet remarkably, by Wednesday’s episode (November 27), Carla seemed to have made an improbable comeback. Surrounded by Roy Cropper and Ryan Connor at her bedside, she appeared surprisingly lucid.

Toward the close of the show, having been visited by DC Swain’s daughter, Betsy, Carla cleverly deduced that Betsy was behind her assault. However, audience members weren’t convinced by her swift recuperation and took to X to express their disbelief.

One viewer couldn’t believe the storyline, remarking: “How come Carla has had a brain bleed but isn’t having probs speaking or moving her arms? It’s so unrealistic. She has had a brain bleed (STROKE) and has no symptoms whatsoever,” reports Lancs Live.

While another was quick to point out: “Even just having surgery after a bleed on the brain, Carla is better at working things out than Wethy police [sic].” Another quipped: “Wetherfield Hospital is amazing. Brain Surgery with full ICC care to fully upright In 25 minutes.”

One more fan weighed in, saying: “Carla being as sharp as ever even after brain surgery! She’s wasted in the factory, she should have been a Detective. Ali King nailing every scene, the humour with Roy and Ryan, the angst with Lisa and Betsy.”

One observer commented: “Bleed on brain and Carla hours later putting all the pieces together….okayyy..” In addition, another viewer remarked: “Carla’s bleed on the brain recovery must be the quickest in NHS history.”

Following her clash with Betsy over the assault, Carla was resolved to inform Betsy’s mother about what had occurred.

Yet as the episode progressed, Carla seemed to reconsider her earlier resolve. Ultimately, she chose not to divulge details of the assault to DC Swain and instead talked up how “good” Betsy is.

Coronation Street airs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8pm on ITV1