Samantha Armytage has announced she has undergone major surgery after suffering a “severe” case of osteoarthritis.
The Farmer Wants A Wife host, 47, took to Instagram on Tuesday to confirm she underwent a total hip replacement at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney.
She shared a gallery of photos of herself in the hospital and on crutches as she detailed her recovery and gave fans an insight into the important procedure.
In a lengthy caption, Samantha explained that she has been suffering from osteoarthritis after tearing the cartilage in her right hip.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which joint tissues deteriorate over time and is more common in older people.
The former Sunrise star explained that she underwent a hip replacement to treat the condition and assured fans that she is doing well amid her recovery.
She wrote: “Hip, hip, hooray. New hip, new me, no problem. A few weeks ago, I had a total hip replacement.
‘After a very active, outdoor childhood (and a skiing accident 30 years ago), I tore all the cartilage in my right hip.
Samantha Armytage has announced she has undergone major surgery after suffering a “severe” case of osteoarthritis
The Farmer Wants A Wife host, 47, took to Instagram on Tuesday to confirm she had undergone a total hip replacement at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney.
“It was a bone crash and then it developed into severe osteoarthritis. I am very proud of how strong my body is and how well I have recovered.
‘I am now truly bionic… and my loved ones are glad they will never have to see me limp in pain again.
‘A huge thank you to the wonderful nurses at @stvincentshospitalsydney for the care, a bit of Endone (pic 5), lots of rehab and to all my beautiful friends for my flower filled room!.. xx
‘*Fun fact: 54,000 hip replacements are performed in Australia every year, but I have to say my surgeon, Dr Michael Solomon, is THE best.’
Her celebrity friends and fans were quick to take to the comments section to send her their well wishes following her surgery.
She shared a gallery of photos of herself in the hospital and on crutches as she detailed her recovery and gave fans an insight into the major procedure.
Samantha shared photos of herself in hospital as she revealed what she has been through in recent weeks while recovering from surgery.
She shared snaps of the flowers her loved ones gave her during her hospital stay and shared that she has been suffering from osteoarthritis after tearing the cartilage in her right hip.
Presenter Kylie Gillies wrote: “I think she deserves a new pair of Jimmy Choo’s… just to give those old heels a twist and a new fashion statement! Glad to hear it went well x”
While singer Ricki-Lee Coulter said: “You’ll be dancing in no time. Sending you love xxx.”
And one fan commented: ‘Good luck with the recovery and welcome to the Hip New Hip Gals Club.’
“Oh, you’re a little young for that, Sam. Good luck on your recovery,” added another as all of her followers showed their support.