Bindi Irwin is steadily on the path to recovery. Just a day after she was compelled to miss the annual tribute to her late father, Steve Irwin, due to a sudden health crisis, the 26-year-old provided an update on her hospital journey, revealing that she is now in the recovery phase following a series of procedures. On May 12, via Instagram, Bindi posted a heartfelt message alongside a video of herself in her hospital bed, just an hour post-surgery, which she deemed a "triumph."
"After enduring months of a troublesome appendix, I had to seek medical assistance on the day of our Steve Irwin Gala," she penned. "My appendix was subsequently removed, along with an additional 14 lesions (following the removal of 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst two years prior)."
Bindi, a star of "Crikey! It's the Irwins," has been battling endometriosis—a reproductive disorder characterized by abnormal tissue growth outside the uterus, causing severe discomfort and potentially infertility, as per the World Health Organization—for over a decade. Yet, her surgical odyssey didn't end there.
Sharing that her medical team also addressed "a large hernia acquired during childbirth four years ago," Bindi reassured her followers that she had embarked on the healing trajectory, stating, "Thankfully, I am now on the mend."
Furthermore, she expressed profound gratitude towards her husband, Chandler Powell, and their 4-year-old daughter, Grace Warrior Irwin Powell, as well as her brother, Robert Irwin, who valiantly took the reins at the gala after her cancellation. "A huge shoutout to Robert for hosting an exceptional evening, raising funds and awareness for Wildlife Warriors with unparalleled dedication," Bindi continued. "And heartfelt thanks to my family for being my steadfast support. My love for Chandler and our adorable Grace knows no bounds."
While she didn't disclose the exact duration of her recovery, Bindi assured everyone that she would regain sufficient health to attend a separate Steve Irwin Gala in Australia later this year. "Rest assured, I will see you all at the next Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane this November," she vowed. "One day at a time. Now, it's time to heal."
She concluded her message with a warm sentiment, "Sending all of you my love."
