Bindi Irwin 'on road to recovery' after having appendix and 14 endometriosis lesions removed
Bindi Irwin is "on the road to recovery" after having her appendix and 14 endometriosis lesions removed during emergency surgery.
The 26-year-old conservationist was rushed to New York's Lenox Hill Hospital last weekend after her appendix ruptured, forcing her to miss the annual Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas - which is held in honour of her late dad, crocodile hunter Steve Irwin - and Bindi has told fans how "lucky" she is after going under the knife.
Speaking in an Instagram video from her hospital bed, she said: "I had my appendix removed.
"I also had 14 new endometriosis lesions that had to be removed, and they kindly stitched up my hernia as well.
"I am forever grateful to Dr. Seckin and the entire team at Lenox Hill Hospital.
"Thank you, guys, for your kind words and your support.
"I'm sorry if I'm a little out of it in this video, but I just wanted you to know that I am on the road to recovery, one step at a time.
"I am so lucky to have so much love in my life from my beautiful family.
"Sending love and light your way and we'll get through this."
Bindi admitted her surgery was a "success", and she thanked fans for their "kind messages" amid her recovery.
She captioned the post: "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. 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. Thankfully, I am on the road to recovery. I appreciate all the kind messages I've received, and the support for our Gala in Las Vegas. (sic)"
Bindi also heaped praise on her brother, Robert Irwin, for doing an "incredible job" hosting the Steve Irwin Gala, and she is hoping to attend the next event, in Brisbane in November.
She added: "Credit to Robert for hosting the evening, he did such an incredible job raising funds and awareness for Wildlife Warriors. 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. (sic)"
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