Dorit Kemsley has opened up about her son Jagger’s “difficult” battle with a septic hip that led to multiple surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 48, decided Instagram to share photos of herself, her 10-year-old son Jagger, daughter Phoenix and ex-husband Paul dressed as The Flintstones for Halloween while updating her 1.6 million followers on her son’s medical condition.
He admitted that the past month had “been very difficult for our family.”
“Jagger had 2 surgeries in less than a week for a septic hip, had to stay in the hospital for almost 2 weeks, and just when we thought it was all over, we had a setback this week.”
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the condition, also known as septic arthritis, is an infection of joint fluid and tissue that spreads through the bloodstream. It is most commonly found in children and is treated by giving antibiotics and draining excess fluid.
Dorit Kemsley has opened up about her 10-year-old son Jagger’s “difficult” battle with septic hip that led to multiple surgeries and a lengthy hospital stay.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 48, took to Instagram to update her audience of 1.6 million followers about her son’s medical condition.
The doting mother of two continued: ‘Thankfully, this incredibly brave and brave little boy is a fighter (like Rocky, as he would say) and we were able to enjoy Halloween like he desperately wanted. “That made this Halloween very special for all of us.”
And she praised her son’s nurses and doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for caring about his health and well-being.
“Grateful to @cedarssinai, all the doctors and nurses involved and for all the love and support we have received from so many,” she said.
Dorit also wrote a note to Jagger for his resilience and “strength” during his health battle.
“I am amazed and so proud of our little munchkin, his strength, his positive mindset and his positive attitude that he has maintained through everything he has been through. Feeling blessed and hopeful that better days will come. Yabadaba dooo of the Flintstone! , he finished.
Last month, Dorit and Paul, who separated months ago but are still legally married, shared photos of their son in a wheelchair in the hospital, along with a message updating fans on his condition after he complained about feel bad”.
In a separate post, Paul, 57, wrote: “I’ve spent 24/7 with Jagger for the last few days, even though we’re in hospital, it’s a great gift to have time to listen to him.” this little guy who is honestly wise beyond his years.
‘@doritkemsley is an incredibly brilliant mother, and I’m happy to report that Jagger is on the other side of this now and we’ll be bringing him home tomorrow. Dorit and I are so grateful for all the supporters…I know I’m totally biased but this kid only has kindness and love in his heart…I don’t think you can teach that…it’s just him .’
She shared photos of herself, her son Jagger, her daughter Phoenix and her ex-husband Paul dressed as The Flintstones for Halloween.
She admitted: “The past month has been very difficult for our family.”
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the condition, also known as septic arthritis, is an infection of joint fluid and tissue that spreads through the bloodstream; Jagger seen in October 2024
“I am amazed and so proud of our little munchkin, his strength, his positive mindset and his positive attitude that he has maintained through everything he has been through,” Dorit said of her son; Jagger seen in December 2023
Despite still being legally married, Dorit and Paul separated last month; Paul Jagger, Dorit and Phoenix seen in December 2023
The co-parents frequently post updates on Jagger’s condition through their social media pages; Jagger, Dorit, Phoenix and Paul seen in July 2023
The reality star’s Halloween post was a hit with his followers, who empathized with the young Jagger, racking up more than 41,000 likes and hundreds of comments from fans who supported him.
‘I’m so glad to hear Jaggy is holding on strong! Atta boy. Sending you lots of love,” wrote one user.
Another chimed in, praising their costumes: ‘Sending the biggest hugs and strength to big guy Jaggs!! What a brave guy!! I love this theme!!’
Dorit and Paul, who also goes by ‘PK’, married in March 2015. They publicly split in May of this year.
