Alert – Lorraine Kelly gives an update on her recovery after undergoing surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries – News Alerts

Lorraine Kelly took to X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday to issue an update on her health after undergoing surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries.

The veteran ITV presenter, 65, previously shared a video from her hospital bed on Saturday, 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.

And now the chat show host has 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]’

Lorraine Kelly took to X, formerly Twitter , on Wednesday to issue an update on her health after undergoing surgery to remove her fallopian tubes and ovaries (pictured on Saturday)

The TV host issued some positive news to her social media followers and even gave an exciting update on her popular programme (pictured in April)

The encouraging message comes after she confirmed on Sunday 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.

Alongside, the TV star gushed: ‘Huge thanks to these kind, caring, gorgeous professionals who took care of me at @heatherwoodhospital – back home now and following doctors orders to rest up.

‘My surgeon Mr Ahmed Rafaat has been so reassuring throughout – and I can’t thank the whole team enough!’

Lorraine was soon flooded with well wishes from her fans and famous friends, with Emma Willis writing: ‘Lots of love Lorraine ❤️’ and Christine Lampard commenting a string of heart emojis.

Sir Chris Hoy added: ‘Get well soon, Lorraine’ while Vanessa Feltz penned: ‘Enjoy a bit of convalescence with your beautiful girls’.

Dr Amir Khan wrote: ‘So glad you’re home, what a fantastic team’, while Strictly’s Amy Dowden shared: ‘Sending lots of love’ and Sara Cox said: ‘Rest up & relax xxx’.

Gaby Roslin commented: ‘Get well soon my darling. Big love ❤️’ and Loose Women’s Katie Piper added: ‘Glad you are home. Rest up’.

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’

The encouraging message comes after she confirmed on Sunday that she was back home and recuperating

The ITV presenter heaped praise on the hospital staff and her surgeon for being so ‘kind’ and ‘caring’

Announcing her surgery the day before, Lorraine told fans: ‘Just wanted to let you know I’m having a wee procedure today.

‘I’ve not been feeling all that well for a little while, so I had some scans and tests, and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out.

‘It’s purely preventative. It’s going to be with keyhole surgery, which is incredible, I’m being very well looked after, and I’ll obviously see you really soon, and I’m gonna be totally fine.’

She added in the caption: ‘Getting keyhole surgery – all preventative – feel very lucky to be treated so well – thank you Dr Raafat and all the staff!’

The procedure to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes is known as an laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and 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.

PREVENTATIVE SURGERY: A DOCTOR EXPLAINS ALL…

Ms Deborah Bruce, Consultant Gynaecologist at London Bridge Hospital explains more about this type of surgery…

Why would someone get the procedure?

A women would request this surgery and obtain it if her and her gynaecologist, after detailed discussion and weighing up the pros and cons, decide that her risk of developing ovarian cancer outweighs the risk of surgical menopause.

What does it involve?

It would involve usually a laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It can also be performed by an open procedure but this would involve more risks to the patient and a longer recovery period.

What is the recovery time afterwards?

After a laparoscopy, which is usually a day case procedure, recovery should be quicker and easier than an open procedure which would involve an overnight stay of two to three nights. After a laparoscopy, most women are back to full activities within 4-6 weeks, compared to a laparotomy which can take up to 3 months.

What can be some of the side effects of having your ovaries removed?

The main risk of removing the ovaries in a premenopausal woman is inducing a surgical menopause which would be associated with all the complications of a natural menopause; hot flushes, night sweats, increased risk of osteoporosis/ cardiovascular disease, uro-genital issues such as vaginal dryness. Often the symptoms such as hot flushes are more severe following a surgical menopause than a natural menopause.

What could also be some of the emotional fall out?

The main emotional issues surround fertility, however if a woman has completed her family, this is less of a risk.

What are the main symptoms of ovarian cancer?

The problem with ovarian cancer is that the symptoms – if any – often present late in the process of ovarian cancer. The main symptoms, should they occur are swelling in the abdomen, weight gain, bloating or irritable bowel like symptoms.

How is ovarian cancer normally diagnosed?

Ovarian cancer is normally diagnosed with a combination of blood tests, scans and surgery. Like any cancer, it can only be 100% confirmed after surgical removal and histological examination. However, a blood test called Ca-125 is usually raised with ovarian cancer, and certain ultrasonographic changes can increase the index of suspicion. An MRI scan is often also performed to investigate further and exclude metastases (to determine if the cancer has spread or not).

What is the role of genetics in the development of ovarian cancer?

There is an association between BRCA1 and 2 genes and the development of ovarian cancer. This only contributes 5-10 % of all ovarian cancers. However, if the BRCA1 gene is present 39% of women will develop Ovarian cancer by the age of 70 years. The risk is less – 11-17% with BRCA2. These genes can be screened for in the presence of a positive family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer, but there are pros and cons to knowing your status.

Do you have any advice or tips to help reduce the chance of developing ovarian cancer?

Other factors that have been shown to alter the risk of developing ovarian cancer include the number of ovulatory menstrual cycles a women has in her lifetime – the more she has the greater the risk, hence late menarche, early menopause, pregnancy and breast feeding are all protective against this disease. The combined oral contraceptive pill is also protective as it stops ovulation. Tubal ligation and hysterectomy have also been shown to reduce the risk.

Some environmental factors such as the use of talcum powder have been associated with an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer as well as some herbicides and pesticides. HRT has also been shown to increase the risk.