Chrissy Teigenis “all numbed up” and recuperating at home after herendometriosis surgery.The cookbook author and model, 35,underwent surgery on Thursdayto alleviate pain from endometriosis, a disorder that causes uterine lining tissue to incorrectly grow outside of the uterus. Once home, Teigen started sharing updates as she watched her favorite shows —90-Day FiancéandCurb Your Enthusiasm— and enjoyed doughnuts from a local spot.But the mom toLuna, 4, andMiles, 2, said that this recovery is tougher than she expected.“Usually I’m really good after [surgery],” she said. “This one’s a toughie. My whole belly got numbed. It’s gonna be numb for like, a couple days. Couple of the next days, hopefully they’ll stay that way.“Chrissy Teigen.Chrissy Teigen/Instagram; Inset: Frazer Harrison/GettyTeigen said that she’s constantly feeling the surgery pains, but is glad to have the tissue cleared out.“It makes it hard, every little cough and stuff. But it is truly still better than the contractions and the pain of endo,” she said.TheCravingsauthor shared another update later that night, adding that she doesn’t “feel great.““But,” she continued, with a smile. “Tomorrow’s gonna be worse! So, yeah!“RELATED VIDEO: Olivia Culpo Says ‘Every Month Is Different’ As She Navigates Her Endometriosis ‘Journey’Teigen is having a difficult week. Hersurgery coincided with the original due datefor her third child with husbandJohn Legend, a boy that they named Jack who waslost after 20 weeks of pregnancyback in September. She tweeted on Wednesday that she was feeling “a bit off,” and asked her followers for “their experience after endometriosis surgery.““What is the recovery-difficulty level?” she tweeted. “Like can I make soup after.“The thousands of replies confirmed what Teigen is experiencing now, post-surgery — that she’ll need to rest for the next few days. She also got a reply fromTop ChefhostPadma Lakshmi, who has dealt with endometriosis for over two decades.“Give me a call, dear. I’ve had five surgeries. I’ll tell you all about it,” Lakshmi said. “And have John make the soup 💜”
Chrissy Teigenis “all numbed up” and recuperating at home after herendometriosis surgery.
The cookbook author and model, 35,underwent surgery on Thursdayto alleviate pain from endometriosis, a disorder that causes uterine lining tissue to incorrectly grow outside of the uterus. Once home, Teigen started sharing updates as she watched her favorite shows —90-Day FiancéandCurb Your Enthusiasm— and enjoyed doughnuts from a local spot.
But the mom toLuna, 4, andMiles, 2, said that this recovery is tougher than she expected.
“Usually I’m really good after [surgery],” she said. “This one’s a toughie. My whole belly got numbed. It’s gonna be numb for like, a couple days. Couple of the next days, hopefully they’ll stay that way.”
Chrissy Teigen.Chrissy Teigen/Instagram; Inset: Frazer Harrison/Getty
Teigen said that she’s constantly feeling the surgery pains, but is glad to have the tissue cleared out.
“It makes it hard, every little cough and stuff. But it is truly still better than the contractions and the pain of endo,” she said.
TheCravingsauthor shared another update later that night, adding that she doesn’t “feel great.”
“But,” she continued, with a smile. “Tomorrow’s gonna be worse! So, yeah!”
RELATED VIDEO: Olivia Culpo Says ‘Every Month Is Different’ As She Navigates Her Endometriosis ‘Journey’
Teigen is having a difficult week. Hersurgery coincided with the original due datefor her third child with husbandJohn Legend, a boy that they named Jack who waslost after 20 weeks of pregnancyback in September. She tweeted on Wednesday that she was feeling “a bit off,” and asked her followers for “their experience after endometriosis surgery.”
“What is the recovery-difficulty level?” she tweeted. “Like can I make soup after.”
The thousands of replies confirmed what Teigen is experiencing now, post-surgery — that she’ll need to rest for the next few days. She also got a reply fromTop ChefhostPadma Lakshmi, who has dealt with endometriosis for over two decades.
“Give me a call, dear. I’ve had five surgeries. I’ll tell you all about it,” Lakshmi said. “And have John make the soup 💜”
source: people.com
