Wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin has revealed she is “healing” after her emergency surgeries in the United States.
The mother-of-one was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery to have her appendix removed earlier in May and was unable to go to this year’s Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas.
Two days later, however, she confirmed that the initial surgery had highlighted other areas of concern with her medical team.
In her latest update on May 26 via Instagram, she thanked her followers for their “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,” she wrote.
“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.”
Her husband, Chandler Powell, also praised his wife for her strength.
“I’ve said it many times already, but as time goes on, I’m even more convinced that you are the strongest person I know,” he wrote on Instagram, which was accompanied by two photos of Bindi and their daughter Grace together.
“Going through everything you have to get on top of your health as well as help others along the way, is incredible. You are a warrior in every sense of the word. Grace and I are so grateful for you and everything you do.”
Bindi’s younger brother, Robert Irwin, also expressed his happiness that his sister was “on the up and up”.
“You face every hurdle head-on, take it in your stride, and inspire us,” he said on Instagram.
On May 25, Terri Irwin, who went with her when she went in for surgery, also provided an update.
“I’ve had so many fun adventures with my dear Bindi,” she wrote on Instagram. “Now I’m happy to see that every day is a bit brighter and better as she recovers from surgery. Here’s cheers to all the fun to come!”
What kind of surgery did Bindi Irwin have?
After her surgery, Bindi took to Instagram and posted a video of herself in her hospital bed.
In her caption, she explained that her appendix gave her grief for “many months”, and ultimately, the pain became unbearable on the day of the gala.
Once she consulted with her doctor, she said that she flew to New York so he could check her endometriosis.
“Surgery was a success,” she wrote.
“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.”
She also thanked her brother for hosting the annual event and raising funds for Wildlife Warriors in her absence.
Speaking to People at the event, Robert said the Irwin family was shaken up, but that Bindi was “going to be okay”.
“Out of all the things we were ready for, that was not one of them,” he said.
“She’s just come out the other side of endometriosis, and now the appendix goes. Health is so important – it really is.”
He then said she intended to “tough it out” and go to the event, and was sad to miss it. Terri also missed the gala to be with her daughter.
At the time, Bindi also thanked her mother, her husband Chandler, and daughter Grace for their love and support in that same post.
She has been open with her followers about her endometriosis battle. In 2023, she revealed she underwent surgery for the condition.
