Bindi Irwin is 'healing' after undergoing surgery
Bindi Irwin has revealed via social media that she's healing after recently undergoing emergency surgery.
Bindi Irwin has found living with endometriosis to be "crippling".
The 26-year-old star has taken to social media to share a health update, after recently undergoing emergency surgery.
Alongside a carousel of photos - including one from her hospital bed - Bindi wrote on Instagram: "Healing. Thank you for your incredible words of support and kindness. The reason I share my health journey is because more girls and women desperately need answers to their undiagnosed pain. I’ve battled with endometriosis for more than 12 years. This disease is crippling and can make you feel incredibly isolated. We need to raise awareness and change the narrative for women’s health. I see you, your pain is real, and you deserve answers and genuine health care. For more information visit @endofound. (sic)"
Endometriosis causes tissue similar to the lining of the uterus to grow outside the uterus.
Bindi recently missed her late dad Steve Irwin’s annual gala in Las Vegas after rupturing her appendix.
Robert Irwin, her brother, subsequently explained the reason for her absence.
He told People: "She’s going to be OK, but surgery - out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them. She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis and now the appendix goes. Health is so important - it really is."
Bindi was initially determined to attend the event, but her surgeon advised against it.
Robert explained: "[Bindi] 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.
"She’s very sad. She’s devastated that she and mom can’t be here, but I know she’ll make a speedy recovery."
Bindi actually took to Instagram after undergoing surgery.
The TV star said at the time: "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’m sorry if I’m a little out of it in this video, but I just wanted you to know that I’m on the road to recovery, one step at a time. And I’m so lucky to have so much love in my life."
