Home And Away star Georgie Parker has revealed she is taking a break from work while she recovers from a hip replacement.
The soap opera actress, 59, took to Instagram earlier this week to reveal to her fans that she recently underwent her second hip replacement.
She shared photos of herself in her hospital bed and posing next to the hospital sign with crutches as she documented her post-surgery recovery process.
In a caption, he said that it is his second hip replacement in six years and said that he is currently in three weeks of rehabilitation.
Georgie, who has played Roo Stewart on the Australian soap since 2010, said she hopes to return to work soon and praised her family for their support.
Home And Away star Georgie Parker has revealed she is taking a break from work while she recovers from hip replacement surgery.
She wrote: ‘I’ve been busy. Finish a play and then go straight to another theater (get it) to get a new hip. The second in 6 years and thank God I had the same brilliant surgeon and his team.
‘I hate drugs but I love rehab. It’s now 3 weeks since the operation, recovery is going well and I’ve had the most brilliant support from my family, my workplace and my amazing friends. Practicing patience now while I heal… so I can get back to work baby.’
Her famous friends quickly took to the comments section to share messages of support for the actress amid her recovery.
MAFS dating coach Mel Schilling commented: “Ooh, sending you lots of love and strength in your hips, darling.” Go get them from rehab!’
While Packed to the Rafters star Hugh Sheridan said: ‘Hip hip hooray!! Soon we’ll be together again bending and stretching at play school.’
The soap opera actress, 59, took to Instagram earlier this week to reveal to her fans that she recently underwent her second hip replacement in six years while sharing snaps from the hospital.
She shared a photo of flowers she was given while praising her family, friends and workplace for their support during her health struggles.
Simone Callahan, ex-wife of late cricketer Shane Warne, wrote: “Sending healing vibes.”
And theater star Christine Whelan Browne added: “Go find them, Georgie.”
Georgie previously opened up about her scoliosis diagnosis after undergoing her first hip replacement in 2018.
His hip problems are due to being diagnosed with scoliosis (when the vertebrae form a curved line instead of being straight) at the age of 13.
“Every scoliosis is different, it’s like a fingerprint, but mine is all on my torso, I’ve lost about three inches in height,” she told Body+Soul in 2020.
Georgie is arguably best known for having played Roo Stewart on the Australian soap opera since 2010.
“It’s a never-ending job, but I’m up for a challenge,” she told Now To Love in 2017 about dealing with the pain and stiffness associated with the condition.
‘It affects me daily and I just have to keep fit to keep my back as functional as possible.
“It’s never bothered me (having scoliosis) and it’s made me realize how lucky I am that even though I have this major challenge, I can still live my life pretty much the way I want.”
His most recent surgery came shortly after appearing on stage at Sydney’s Ensemble Theater to perform in The Great Divide alongside Kate Raison.
He also recently returned to the children’s television series Play School, driving fans crazy.
Georgie’s hip problems stem from being diagnosed with scoliosis (when the vertebrae form a curved line instead of being straight) at the age of 13.
Georgie became a fan favorite while hosting Play School from 2006 to 2012, and returned for a new series spanning the decades the show was on air.
ABC paid tribute to its Play School hosting rotation with a special bonus series called Big Ted’s Time Machine, which features the return of many familiar faces.
In each episode, a current hosting duo goes back in time to a previous era, with previous hosts appearing for small cameos throughout the episodes.
Georgie returned to the franchise for the 1970s episode and described her return as an “absolute joy”.
Then again, Georgie also recently returned to the children’s TV series Play School, driving fans crazy (she left in 2006 and right after her return to the show).
She wrote on Instagram: What an absolute joy it was to be back on the Playschool set for @abckids and Big Ted’s Time Machine.
‘So many familiar faces and brought back so many brilliant memories. This has been a beloved show for a few generations now. Raise your hand if you used to see it.’
Over its 363 seasons, Play School has been hosted by around 100 presenters, with many of them reappearing on screen to commemorate the show’s history.
Georgie is joined for the epic return by the likes of Monica Trapaga, Don Spencer and George Spartels, with many more cameos still to come.