Bindi Irwin is speaking out after missing the annual Steve Irwin Gala after her appendix ruptured.
In an Instagram Video from bedside uploaded on Monday, May 12, Iriwn revealed that she had just gotten out of surgery.
“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,” said Irwin in the clip, noting that she is “forever grateful” to her doctors.
Visibly tired, Irwin said, “I’m sorry if I’m a little out of it in this video.”
“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,” Irwin added. In the caption, she elaborated more on her condition.
“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,” the caption read.
“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,” Irwin added.
Noting that she is “on the road to recovery,” she said she appreciated all “the kind messages I’ve received, and the support for our Gala in Las Vegas.”
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Bindi Irwin attends the 2023 Steve Irwin Gala Dinner
“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,” her caption continued.
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At the gala, held on Saturday, May 10, Irwin’s brother Robert told PEOPLE that his sister “was going to be OK, but surgery — out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them.” Iriwn previously shared that she had been diagnosed with endometriosis in March 2023 after more than 10 years of debilitating symptoms.
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