Bindi Irwin is taking time to heal after an unexpected health scare earlier this month. What started as a painful appendix turned into something much more. She was rushed into emergency surgery and had to miss the annual Steve Irwin Gala in Las Vegas.
While the main concern was her appendix, doctors found more health issues during surgery. Alongside removing the appendix, they discovered 14 new lesions tied to her endometriosis, a condition Bindi has been battling for over 12 years. This recent operation also included the repair of a hernia she developed during childbirth.
Bindi Irwin has had more than just one surgery
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This was not the first time Bindi faced surgery for endometriosis. Two years ago, doctors removed 37 lesions and a cyst. Still, her pain returned. It was persistent and worsening. On the day of the gala, she knew she could not ignore it anymore and decided to get help. She flew to New York to meet with a trusted specialist, Dr. Seckin and underwent another surgery.
Thankfully, the procedure was successful, and she’s now recovering. Bindi shared part of her journey online, explaining that she is being open so more women can feel seen and heard. “I’ve battled with endometriosis for more than 12 years,” she wrote. “We need to raise awareness and change the narrative for women’s health.”
Bindi Irwin’s biggest motivation is her family
Through it all, Bindi’s biggest motivation has been her family. Her husband, Chandler Powell, shared a message online, calling her “a warrior in every sense of the word.” He praised her strength and said he and their daughter, Grace, are thankful for everything she does.
Bindi replied with just as much love: “My hope is to be healthy for our family. I love you so much.” For Bindi, it is not just about feeling better, it is about helping others find hope as well. By being open, she is making space for women who have been suffering quietly to feel seen and heard.