Lorraine Kelly returned to ITV on Monday after taking several weeks off and shared a significant health update. She disclosed that she recently had surgery to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes, which she referred to as a life-changing decision.
The 65-year-old underwent keyhole surgery as a preventative measure earlier in the month, leading to her absence from the screen as she recuperated. Her return marked her comeback to hosting duties on ITV’s Lorraine.
On the morning of her return, Lorraine made an appearance on ITV’s Good Morning Britain to discuss her experience and how she was currently feeling before heading over to host her own program.
Lorraine, who was in hospital for one night and had two weeks of recovery, explained that she had a burst cyst on a flight coming back from India.
She had a scan and her doctor noticed something on her other cyst, so they removed it to be safe.
GMB presenter Susanna pointed out that it has reduced the risk of cancer, to which Lorraine said: It’s gone! I have to take tiny amounts of testosterone.’
Lorraine Kelly reveals life-changing impact of having her ovaries removed as she returns to ITV after weeks off screen with huge health update
The 65-year-old has returned to our screens after two weeks off after an operation to remove a cyst
She added that it was a ‘teeny tiny’ amount and she has to do it to ‘balance it out’.
It comes after Lorraine issued a health update on social media.
Taking to Instagram on Thursday, Lorraine revealed when fans can expect to see her back on their screens.
Posting a photo of herself and granddaughter Billie at a private clinic, she penned: ‘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.’
Lorraine Kelly has issued a new health update on Instagram on Thursday as she confirmed a date for her return to work after undergoing emergency surgery
The veteran ITV presenter, 65, underwent preventative keyhole surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries earlier this month (pictured from her hospital bed)
She has since taken time away from her name-sake daytime show to recover, with guest hosts stepping in to cover her beloved show
It comes after Lorraine revealed her plans return to work as she shared a beaming photograph on Sunday with her baby granddaughter after a surgery scare.
She posted a photo of herself and granddaughter in bed with the caption: ‘Thanks so much for all your get well wishes.
‘Billie providing the best medicine ever with lots of cuddles for her granny.
‘Hopefully back to work on Monday. I’ve missed you.’
However, Lorraine was ultimately unable to host her show on Monday, with Kate Garraway stepping in.
Lorraine previously shared a video from her hospital bed on May 3, revealing that she was having the operation.
Reassuring fans, she explained she was being well looked after and that the surgery was for ‘purely preventative’ reasons, after she’d been unwell for some time.
She then confirmed on May 4 that she was back home and recuperating as she heaped praise on the hospital staff and her surgeon for being so ‘kind’ and ‘caring’.
The host shared a snap of herself surrounded by healthcare professionals, sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a T-shirt paying tribute to her late friend Dame Deborah James.
While last week, Lorraine revealed some positive news to her social media followers and even gave an exciting update on her popular programme.
She said: ‘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 [love heart]’
The procedure to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes is known as an laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
It is typically done preventively to remove the risk of developing ovarian cancer.
According to the NHS, it is suggested you stay off work for two to four weeks after having the surgery, meaning Lorraine may have to take a break from presenting her daytime show.
Lorraine airs weekdays from 10:00am on ITV.
