Bindi Irwin speaks out following emergency surgery

Bindi Irwin Shares Health Update After Emergency Surgery

Bindi Irwin has updated fans after a sudden health scare landed her in the hospital.
The 26-year-old conservationist and daughter of the late Steve Irwin traveled to the U.S. over the weekend for the annual Steve Irwin Gala. But just hours after arriving in Las Vegas, she suffered a ruptured appendix and underwent emergency surgery.

Surgery Reveals More Health Complications

Bindi posted a video from her hospital bed on Instagram, thanking doctors and assuring fans she’s on the road to recovery.

During the operation, doctors removed her appendix and found 14 additional lesions caused by endometriosis, a condition she’s battled for years. Surgeons also repaired a hernia she developed after giving birth to her daughter, Grace, in 2021.

A Message of Gratitude

“I’m so thankful I got the help I needed from Dr. Seckin and Dr. Chu at Lenox Hill Hospital,” Bindi wrote in her Instagram caption.
She explained that after months of discomfort, she finally sought treatment the day of the gala.

“We agreed that if I flew to New York, Dr. Seckin could check for endometriosis again. Surgery was a success,” she added.
Doctors removed her appendix, 14 lesions, and repaired the childbirth-related hernia. She had previously undergone surgery to remove 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst two years ago.

Praising Family and Looking Ahead

Bindi also applauded her brother, Robert Irwin, for stepping in to host the gala.
“I’ll see you at the next Steve Irwin Gala in Brisbane this November. One day at a time. Time to heal now,” she concluded. “Sending my love to you all.”

Robert Irwin Speaks Out

Robert told People Magazine that his sister is recovering well.
“She’s going to be okay,” he said. “But surgery was the last thing we expected.”
He shared that Bindi tried to power through, saying, “I’m just going to tough it out.” But the surgeon made it clear: “Your appendix is going. It’s got to come out.”

Bindi’s Long Struggle With Endometriosis

Bindi has spoken openly about her health battles.
Last year, she shared that she struggled for over 10 years with undiagnosed pain.

“Behind closed doors, I was struggling to do anything,” she said. “People must have thought I was just flaky… I would try to get up and end up throwing up. I was in pain all the time.”

Doctors eventually diagnosed her with endometriosis, allowing her to undergo her first surgery in the U.S.

“Endometriosis affects so many people, yet it’s not talked about enough,” she added. “I went 10 years undiagnosed because doctors didn’t know enough.”