Lorraine Kelly, 65, issues health update after being hospitalised for surgery ordeal: ‘Following doctors’ orders’
Lorraine Kelly has returned home from hospital after undergoing preventative keyhole surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes.
The 65-year-old ITV presenter shared a health update with fans on social media on Sunday, confirming she is now recovering at home.
Kelly had revealed on Saturday that she was having a “wee procedure” after “not feeling all that well for a little while”.
Speaking from her hospital bed at the time, she explained: “I’ve had some scans and tests, and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out. It’s purely preventative.”
The surgery, known as a laparoscopic salpingo-oophorectomy, involves three or four small incisions to the abdomen.
Most patients are able to return home the same day and are recommended to stay off work for two to four weeks.
The TV host took to Instagram to share a photo of herself surrounded by NHS staff at Heatherwood Hospital in Ascot, expressing her gratitude for their care.
“Huge thanks to these kind, caring, gorgeous professionals who took care of me at Heatherwood Hospital – back home now and following doctors’ orders to rest up,” Kelly wrote.
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She specifically praised her surgeon, adding: “My surgeon Mr Ahmed Rafaat has been so reassuring throughout – and I can’t thank the whole team enough!”
Kelly appeared to be in good spirits in the image, smiling while seated in a hospital chair before her discharge.
The presenter confirmed she is now adhering to medical advice to rest following the procedure.
The surgery was described as “purely preventative” after Kelly underwent scans and tests in recent weeks.
The TV star received an outpouring of support from celebrity friends and colleagues in response to her health update.
Dr Amir Khan commented: “So glad you’re home, what a fantastic team x.”
Katie Piper added: “Glad you are home. Rest up,” alongside a heart emoji.
Sir Chris Hoy echoed the sentiment, writing: “Get well soon Lorraine,” also with a heart emoji.
Strictly Come Dancing’s Amy Dowden chimed in with: “Sending lots of love xxxx.”
Other well-wishers included Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid, Vanessa Feltz, Emma Willis and Julia Bradbury.
Vanessa Feltz wrote: “Thinking of you and sending love. Let me know if you fancy a visit. Love V xx.” (sic)
Fans also flooded the comments section with messages of support and wishes for a speedy recovery.
One fan advised: “Remember you have still had major internal surgery, recovery cannot be rushed.”
Kelly was absent from her self-titled ITV show on Monday, with This Morning star Sian Welby stepping in to host.
Opening the Bank Holiday programme, Welby told viewers: “It was a huge honour to be filling in while Lorraine recovered.”
She offered a heartfelt update, saying: “Lorraine, we are sending you our thoughts and well wishes.”
Welby confirmed that Kelly is “planning to be back as soon as she can.”
Co-presenter Tyler West added that Kelly is “following doctors orders,” noting that “it’s hard to get Lorraine to follow orders.”
Some viewers commented on Kelly’s absence on social media, with one asking why presenters don’t work on bank holidays. Another viewer quickly responded: “For once I think Lorraine is in hospital,” setting the record straight.
Others praised Welby’s hosting skills, with one writing: “Amazing to see @Sianwelby doing @lorraine programme this morning.”