The 65-year-old TV presenter had nothing but positive things to say about the team of medical professionals – but she gave a special mention to one doctor who helped her through the last few days
TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has shared a sweet message to the doctors involved in her emergency surgery and recovery.
The star has been recovering after having her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in a “purely preventative” surgery, leaving her followers sending their good wishes.
According to the NHS, the bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) operation is a common surgery that takes 40-60 minutes. It can help women with ovarian cysts in the perimenopausal age group manage pain or prevent the onset of ovarian cancer. Almost two weeks after her surgery, Lorraine took to Instagram to confirm her return to work.
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Taking to Instagram on Thursday, May 15 Lorraine shared an image of her alongside her grandaughter Billie and Gynaecologist Ahmed Raafat. She captioned the post: “I had my check up l today and the fabulous @ahmed_raafat_gynaecologist_ says I can go back to work on Monday – as long as I take it easy. Billie obviously loved him. Huge thanks to Mr Rafaat and his top team who’ve chosen to work here and help us – from countries like Croatia, Nepal and all over Europe, Africa and the Caribbean – what on earth would we do without you.
One of her followers wrote: “So glad to hear you are better, and you are right our NHS and care system owe a debt of gratitude to overseas workers,” while another said: “Billie makes everything better! Good to hear you’re back on your feet.” TV presenter Katie Piper also commented: ” Lovely to see you smiling.”
Earlier this month, Lorraine took to her social media to a personal update with fans. She told followers: “Just wanted to let you know I’m having a wee procedure today. I’ve not been feeling all that well for a little while, so I had some scans and tests, and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out.
“It’s purely preventative. It’s going to be with keyhole surgery, which is incredible. I’m being very well looked after, and I’ll obviously see you really soon, and I’m gonna be totally fine.” After a few days, the star told fans she was “recovering well,” as she celebrated a huge milestone for her ITV show.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, the star penned: “Thanx for all your lovely messages I’m recovering well. So proud of my top team – punching above our weight and bucking the trend. Just heard our ratings are up – we had the highest March for four years. Thanks @vixkennedy and the gang! Always know how to cheer me up.”
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