Bindi Irwin Shares How Hernia From Giving Birth Was “Unzipping”

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Bindi Irwin is getting candid about her health.

The star of the show “Crikey! It’s The Irwins” discussed her recent hospital stay, revealing that she needed some time off to prioritize her own health and wellness. During this time, she dealt with several physical problems, one of which was a hernia from childbirth that was worsening.

In a heartfelt post on Instagram dated August 13th, Bindi, who is the mother of Grace Warrior (4 years old) with her husband Chandler Powell, shared that she has been seeking answers for 13 long years. During this time, she underwent two surgeries to remove numerous endometriosis lesions, a chocolate cyst, and her appendix. Now, she can joyfully declare that she is finally experiencing improvement in her health, truly on the road to recovery.

For over a decade, the 27-year-old endured endometriosis – a condition where tissue grows abnormally outside the uterus – silently. Now, with the right treatment, she is able to live her daily life comfortably without feeling the urge to vomit or faint due to pain.

Gradually regaining my power, she added. The depth of my feelings is hard to put into words, but I’m starting to feel like myself once more.

Moving forward, Bindi expressed her intention to break the taboo surrounding women’s health discussions by openly sharing her personal experiences.

As a teenager and young adult, I was deeply embarrassed when told my pain was simply a part of being female,” she continued. “I felt diminished, hurt, powerless. This is unacceptable. Young women should not bear their pain in isolation, as if they’re navigating their lives with an empty gas tank.

As an ardent fan, I must share that in the heart of May, my beloved conservationist, Bindi, found herself facing an unforeseen challenge: an emergency surgery. This unexpected turn of events regrettably kept her from attending a tribute gala honoring her iconic dad, Steve Irwin. The operation wasn’t just about fixing her hernia; it also involved the removal of her appendix and a staggering 14 endometriosis lesions.

Two years later, the health challenge arose for Bindi, following another surgical procedure to extract 37 endometriosis growths and a cyst from her body.

In my heartfelt message on May 12th on Instagram, I expressed my deep gratitude for the aid that came my way when I truly needed it. Now, fortunately, I’m making progress towards healing and recovery.

Expressing gratitude, Bindi acknowledged the support from her dear ones, namely her brother Robert Irwin and mother Terri Irwin. She further shared that she approaches each new day with patience and perseverance.

“Time to heal now,” she added. “Sending my love to you all.”

For more celebrities speaking out about their health scares, keep reading…

During a wrestling match against Piper Niven in July 2025, the former contestant on Total Bellas disclosed that one of her breast implants had moved following a forceful elbow strike.

She reassured her sister Bella Garcia by saying, “It’s alright,” at the time. “We’ll take care of it eventually.” When I spoke with the doctor, I said, “I’ve just been through a divorce, so as soon as my boots are off, I’ll be back to you and we’ll ensure these girls look great, because these girls are going to have their time in the spotlight and that shouldn’t be how they appear.

In 2014, while I was basking in the glory of my Oscar win for “12 Years a Slave,” I was also diagnosed with uterine fibroids – these are benign growths that can form within or near the uterus.

In 2025, my heart nearly shattered when she courageously shared her long-held secret on Instagram – a battle she’d been waging quietly for over a decade. She bravely declared herself as a silent sufferer.

She expressed that when we enter puberty, we’re often led to believe that periods equate to discomfort, and that this discomfort is just an inevitable aspect of being female. Unfortunately, many women find themselves grappling with this issue on their own, as it significantly impacts our lives.

 

In July 2025, the band member of Daisy Jones & The Six announced that they had been admitted to the hospital due to a hernia, which is an issue with the muscular wall typically occurring in the stomach or thigh region, aggravated by wearing restrictive trousers.

She mentioned on X, which used to be Twitter, “You don’t post on Twitter much anymore,” she said. “Remember when I wore such tight pants 6 months ago that I ended up with a hernia? I’ve been hesitant to tell you about it because I was afraid.

In an announcement made in April 2025, the former star of Beverly Hills, 90210 shared that he was on the road to recovery following a surgery due to a near-burst appendix.

Last week, Brian shared on Instagram that he began experiencing stomach discomfort. This eventually led him to the emergency room where it was discovered that his appendix was about to rupture, though it hadn’t yet.

He added, “I’m on the road to recovery. It’s not an easy process. This is my first major surgery.”

Adam Devine reveals that the injuries he received at age 11, following an accident with a cement truck, continue to impact his health up until now.

In a 2025 episode of the “In Depth With Graham Bensinger” podcast, Devine expressed that his condition has been extremely difficult, similar to a prolonged nightmare. He explained that he has been experiencing spasms throughout his body and was informed by doctors that his life could end within the past year, quite literally.

He mentioned that pain can be intermittent, expressing it as, “There are various issues in my body that aren’t quite right or functioning perfectly.

Previously on Bachelor Nation, this ex-contestant revealed he had to visit the hospital, crawling on his hands and knees, because of severe back discomfort worsened during a camping trip with a buddy. The pain became too much for him to bear.

Currently, there’s an odd tingling sensation running from my knees down to my toes, which is quite bizarre,” he explained during his March 2025 episode of the Trading Secrets podcast. To give some context, about two to three weeks ago, or perhaps a month ago, he was squatting around 295 pounds. However, at present, I’m unable to do a single-leg squat, even on one foot. I can’t even balance myself; it’s as if I’ve suffered some kind of neurological incident.

But with the help of a back specialist and some steroids, he added, “We’re on the mend.”

Gina Kirschenheiter, a cast member on Real Housewives of Orange County, disclosed that her former spouse, Matt Kirschenheiter, endured a heart attack back in March 2025. Fortunately, he made it through this harrowing experience.

In March 2025, during a New York Knicks basketball game, the lead actor from “30 Rock” experienced a medical emergency that required him to be transported out of Madison Square Garden in a wheelchair.

On the next day, the comedian posted an update on social media, explaining it was due to food poisoning and that he was getting better.

In February 2025, the former star of “Even Stevens” revealed that she had been accidentally shot in the face during a clay pigeon shooting trip to celebrate her husband Brendan Rooney’s birthday.

In a post on Instagram, she recounted that there was another person with us who recklessly fired their weapon haphazardly, striking me in the face. Without hesitation, @thebrendanrooney took action, evaluated my injuries, and swiftly transported me to the hospital. I was wounded in five spots, one of which was a mere inch away from directly hitting my right eye.

As an overly enthusiastic fanboy might put it: “Well, you know, I’m like Kim Possible’s biggest fan, and here’s what happened – a piece ended up stuck behind my peeper, and they reckon it’s too risky to yank it out with surgery right now. So, the medics are keeping an eye on me, and for now, I can see just fine!

The actress expressed her heartfelt gratitude for still being alive. She went on to say how deeply she cherishes her daughters, husband, family, and friends. In a moment of near-death experience, she saw her life pass before her eyes and emphasized the importance of embracing loved ones whenever possible. Life, she insisted, can take unexpected turns in an instant.

Amy Schumer expressed gratitude that the internet, despite often being harsh, provided helpful insights during an episode of Call Her Daddy in January 2025. Recalling her “puffier” face, she joked about people relaxing, but then medical professionals chimed in with comments suggesting she might have Cushing syndrome due to abnormal cortisol levels or steroid injections. When she realized she had been receiving these steroid injections following cosmetic procedures, it led to her diagnosis of Cushing syndrome, a condition she may not have discovered without the intense scrutiny on the internet. Now, Amy is relieved to know she’s healthy after finding out she has a self-correcting form of Cushing syndrome. As she expressed in a February 2024 News Not Noise newsletter, discovering this was the best possible news for her.

In December 2024, a player in the AHL had an accident during a game where another player’s skate inflicted a deep cut. He required 25 stitches to close the wound. After his son made a full recovery, Tom Fitzgerald, general manager of the New Jersey Devils, expressed gratitude to fate when speaking to ESPN, stating, “We were incredibly fortunate. I wouldn’t want that happening to any parent.

In March 2022, Hailey Bieber, the skincare entrepreneur, had a terrifying experience during breakfast with her husband Justin Bieber. She began exhibiting symptoms similar to a stroke, causing her to lose the ability to speak and noticeable drooping on one side of her face. Justin inquired about her well-being, but Hailey couldn’t respond because she was unsure. After another attempt to speak, she found herself unable to form sentences.

Hailey shared this story a month later on YouTube, revealing that the facial drooping subsided, and her speech returned. However, she sought medical attention out of caution. A series of scans revealed Hailey had experienced a small brain clot known as a Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).

Upon further investigation at the University of California, Los Angeles, doctors discovered a hole in Hailey’s heart called a patent foramen ovale (PFO). They explained that the blood clot had passed through this hole from her heart to her brain, causing the TIA.

Following a successful PFO closure procedure, Hailey reported feeling well.

In the same year that Hailey encountered a health scare, Justin Bieber also faced a similar challenge. Specifically, in June 2022, the “Baby” singer announced his diagnosis with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a condition affecting the facial nerves and leading to temporary paralysis. This condition forced him to cancel the rest of his Justice World Tour. In an Instagram video, Justin described the condition as a virus attacking the nerve in his ear and causing his face to become paralyzed. As a result, he was unable to blink one eye, smile on one side of his face, or move one nostril. He also shared that eating had become progressively difficult but eventually, the paralysis subsided. Hailey reassured their followers on Good Morning America that Justin is doing well and recovering nicely. Although it was a frightening and unexpected situation, they are optimistic that he will make a full recovery.

Jamie Foxx initially chose to keep his April 2023 hospitalization a private matter, but later shared his experience. In Atlanta, the Academy Award winner recalled, “I was experiencing an intense headache, so I asked my friend for an aspirin. Unfortunately, before I could take it, I fainted and lost consciousness for about 20 days.”

The doctor who first attended to him administered a cortisone shot and sent him home, but Jamie’s sister, Deidra Dixon, noticed something was wrong and took him to another hospital. There, they discovered he had suffered a brain bleed that resulted in a stroke.

Twenty days after the operation, Foxx woke up on May 4 in a wheelchair, unable to walk. He then traveled to Chicago for rehabilitation and therapy.

“I can only express my gratitude for every prayer,” he said, “as I know I needed all of them.

In 2019, Emilia Clarke, best known for her role in Game of Thrones, penned an essay titled “A Battle for My Life” for The New Yorker. This essay detailed a harrowing incident that occurred while she was at the gym:

In the middle of a workout, Emilia suffered a severe headache and collapsed in the restroom, vomiting profusely. The intense pain, described as shooting, stabbing, and constricting, led her to suspect brain damage.

Subsequently, she was rushed to the hospital for a brain scan which revealed a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), a potentially fatal type of stroke caused by bleeding in the space surrounding the brain. She had suffered an aneurysm, or arterial rupture.

Emilia underwent immediate surgery to seal the aneurysm, describing the pain as unbearable. During her recovery, she experienced aphasia and began to speak nonsense. However, her aphasia subsided after a week, and she was discharged from the hospital a month later.

In 2013, another brain scan revealed that a growth had doubled in size, necessitating a second surgery. During this procedure, doctors had to access her brain through her skull due to complications.

Fortunately, Emilia is now reportedly at full health.

Snoop Dogg’s daughter, Cori Broadus, expresses her gratitude towards her family for their support during a difficult time. In January 2024, she suffered a severe stroke and her loved ones swiftly rallied to her aid. She shared the news with TopMob News correspondent Will Marfuggi in December 2024, explaining that everyone came to her rescue when she informed them about her health crisis.

Due to other complications related to Lupus, Cori’s hospital stay extended beyond what she had anticipated initially. She stated, “I could have gone home after my stroke, but my Lupus wasn’t doing well at the time. My kidneys were failing, and there was a lot happening.”

Currently, Cori is recovering well. She declared, “I’m doing great now. I had to focus on regaining some motor skills, but apart from that, I was in good shape.

In the early 20s of her life, Shailene Woodley’s health wasn’t in great shape. It reached a point where she was losing her hearing, struggling to walk for more than five minutes without needing long periods of rest, and everything she ate caused discomfort to her stomach. Various doctors gave different diagnoses, creating a confusing situation for her.

Despite this, Shailene, who has a background in holistic medicine, decided to find answers by consulting both conventional doctors and independent healers. This search took a decade, during which she experienced other challenges related to her physical discomfort. These included fear of food, body dysmorphia, confusion about identity, and feelings of insecurity within her own body.

However, after addressing both her physical and mental health issues, Shailene is now in good health. She shared that her long journey ultimately led to her recovery, and she’s happy to say she’s healthy today.

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