Bindi Irwin gives post-surgery update from hospital bed
TV personality Bindi Irwin has revealed a surprise twist from her recent emergency surgery.
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Bindi Irwin has shared a message from her hospital bed after undergoing emergency surgery for a ruptured appendix.
TV personality, while still connected to monitors and oxygen, revealed that she not only did she have her appendix taken out but she also had 14 endometriosis lesions removed. When she underwent treatment for endometriosis two years ago, surgeons removed 37 legions and two cysts.
In Irwin's video message, filmed about an hour after her surgery, she also revealed she had a large hernia — sustained while giving birth to Grace four years ago — repaired.
“I am forever grateful to Dr Seckin and the entire team at Lenox Hill Hospital,” she said, a bit sheepishly.
“Thank you guys for your kind words, for your support. I’m sorry if I’m a bit out of it in this video but I just wanted you to know that I’m on the road to recovery.”
Her video garnered many replies including “Strongest person I know” from her husband Chandler Powell and “Stay strong Bindi. Love you!” from her brother Robert.
The 26-year-old was forced to miss this year’s annual Steve Irwin Gala after her sudden health emergency.
Terri Irwin, 60, also skipped the event to be by her daughter’s side.
“She’s going to be OK, but surgery — out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them,” Robert told People.
“She came to Las Vegas and was ready to come to the gala, put on a brave face in a lot of discomfort and a lot of pain and said, ‘Nope, I’m just going to tough it out, I’m going to go for it,’ but the surgeon said, ‘No, your appendix is going. That thing’s gotta come out.’ Health has to come first.”
The gala is held annually to honour the late crocodile hunter Steve Irwin.
Bindi’s medical mishap comes hot on the heels of her battle with endometriosis.
“She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis and now the appendix goes,” said Robert. “Health is so important — it really is.”
“Bindi has become an incredible advocate for women’s health, particularly, and I think it’s really important to prioritise getting help.”
In March 2023, Bindi went public on social media with her endometriosis diagnosis.
She also told a podcast, “I’m so grateful to be on the other side of surgery. There’s no cure for endometriosis but if you’re able to get surgery you have a better shot at life. Maybe in five or 10 years, I’ll have to get another surgery but for now, it’s all gone, which I’m very grateful for.”
A year later, Bindi became the first international person to receive the 2024 EndoFound Blossom Award at EndoFound’s 12th Annual Blossom Ball in New York.
Robert said his sister was “very sad” she had to miss the gala.
“She’s devastated that she and Mum can’t be here, but I know she’ll make a speedy recovery.”
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