Bindi Irwin gave an update following a health scare that required emergency surgery. Thankfully, the “Dancing With the Stars” alum is on the mend.
Bindi Irwin Gives Fans an Update From Her Hospital Bed
Irwin had to cancel her appearance at the Steve Irwin Gala on May 10 due to a medical emergency. On May 12, Irwin took to Instagram to let fans know that she’s recovering after having surgery.
“I am so thankful that I got the help I needed with Dr. Seckin and Dr. Chu at Lenox Hill Hospital. After many months of a grumbly appendix, I finally had to seek help the day of our Steve Irwin Gala,” she wrote in the caption.
Irwin continued, “After consulting with Dr. Seckin, we agreed that if I flew to New York, he could also check for endometriosis again. Surgery was a success. My appendix was removed, along with another 14 lesions (after having 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst removed two years ago). I also had a repair to a large hernia I acquired through childbirth four years ago.”
She assured, “Thankfully, I am on the road to recovery.”
Irwin thanked fans for the “kind messages” and praised her brother. “Credit to Robert for hosting the evening, he did such an incredible job raising funds and awareness for Wildlife Warriors,” she shared.
Irwin added, “And thanks to my family for always being there for me. I have so much love for dear Chandler & sweet Grace. Thank you to Mum for being there with me every step of the way. And rest assured, I’ll see you at the next Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane this November. One day at a time. Time to heal now. Sending my love to you all.”
Robert Irwin Says ‘Health Has to Come First’
In a May 10 interview with People, Robert shared that Bindi had to have surgery. “She’s going to be OK, but surgery — out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them,” he explained.
Robert noted, “She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis and now the appendix goes. Health is so important — it really is.”
He continued, “Bindi has become an incredible advocate for women’s health, particularly, and I think it’s really important to prioritize getting help.”
Robert shared that his sister wanted to attend the event, but her health became a priority.
“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,'” Robert noted. “But the surgeon said, ‘No, your appendix is going. That thing’s gotta come out.’ Health has to come first.”
He added, “She’s very sad. She’s devastated that she and mom can’t be here, but I know she’ll make a speedy recovery.”
