Samantha Armytage shares health update after major operation to treat degenerative condition
Samantha Armytage has updated her fans on her health following her hip surgery.
The Farmer Wants A Wife host posted to Instagram Stories on Monday to show fans she no longer has to use crutches.
The 47-year-old even wore a pair of heels, well, one of them. On her other foot, she wore sneakers, as she continues to recover.
“We’re getting back into the swing of things,” the TV personality wrote in the caption of the photo.
Sam underwent the major surgery after suffering from a ‘severe’ form of osteoarthritis.
Earlier this month, she posted on Instagram to share photos of the surgery she underwent at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney.
Sam shared photos of herself on crutches, sharing details of her recovery and giving fans an insight into the invasive procedure.
In an extensive caption, Samantha explains that she suffers from osteoarthritis after torn cartilage in her right hip.
Samantha Armytage (pictured) has updated her fans on her health following hip surgery
The Farmer Wants A Wife host posted to Instagram Stories on Monday to show fans she was off her crutches and back in heels — almost
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease in which the tissue in the joint breaks down over time. This condition is more common in older people.
The former Sunrise star explained that she underwent hip surgery to treat the condition and assured her fans that she is doing well during her recovery.
Recovery from hip replacement surgery can be slow and may require special physical therapy.
She wrote: ‘Hip, hip hooray. New hip, new me, no worries. A few weeks ago I had a total hip replacement.
Earlier this month, she posted on Instagram to share post-op photos at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney
In a lengthy caption, Samantha explained that she suffers from osteoarthritis after tearing cartilage in her right hip
‘After a very active childhood full of outdoor activities (and a skiing accident 30 years ago) I tore all the cartilage from my right hip.
“It was bone on bone and then filled with severe arthritis. I am so proud of how strong my body is and how well I have healed.
‘I am now truly bionic and my loved ones are happy that they no longer have to see me hobbling around in pain.
‘A huge thank you to the amazing nurses @stvincentshospitalsydney for the care, a bit of Endone (pic 5), lots of rehab and all my lovely friends for my flower filled room!
‘Fun fact: There are 54,000 hip replacements performed in Australia each year, but I have to say my surgeon, Dr Michael Solomon, is THE best.’