Fern Britton had fans rallying around her after sharing that she’s undergone shoulder replacement surgery.
The 66-year-old TV star suffers from arthritis and last year she revealed she was waiting for surgery to “sort it out.” Fast forward to now, and the mum-of-four has told fans she’s finally gone under the knife for an operation.
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday (October 3) Fern uploaded a snap of herself posing in front a mirror while wearing a hospital gown. She could also be seen with her arm in a sling.
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She captioned the post: “Morning all!! shoulder replacement done and a success. I can’t thank the staff at #StMichaels #NHS hospital in Hayle, cornwall, enough. Such care and kindness.”
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Fern added: “Back home, Barbara is in her doctors uniform and attending to me constantly… Mostly telling me it’s time for her breakfast, elevenses, lunch, tea, supper ..Thank you to my friends Jane, Two Cups, Double C and my lovely girls Grace and Winnie. I’m very lucky!
“See you soon… when I can train my left hand to put a bit of lippy on without looking like The joker. And if you are in similar situation I send my love,” she added with a slew of heart emojis.
It didn’t take long for Fern’s fans and pals to share supportive messages to the presenter. In the comments section, one person penned: “Sending you love and good wishes for a good and speedy recovery.”
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Another added: “Recover well Fern xx feel the love and healing energy surrounding you from near and far.” A third quipped: “Every good wish for your recovery. Lean into the recovery period and enjoy slower days for a while.”
Fern has been waiting a while to have the surgery. She told Woman & Home last year: “I’ve got arthritis settling in everywhere. My knee is really bad and so is my shoulder.
“I’m waiting on a list for a surgeon to sort it out. It’s very boring when your body starts to be in pain all the time.”
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Back in July, Fern revealed how she’s “entered a new phase of her life” because her children are now adults, and she’s no longer married. She was married to This Morning chef Phil Vickery for 20 years before calling it quits in January 2020. She also shares twins Harry and Jack, 29, and Grace, 26, with first husband Clive Jones. As well as daughter Winnie, 22, with Phil.
She explained to Good Housekeeping: “It’s as if this whole other world has opened up. I never thought this would happen; I didn’t expect to be 65 and single and really relaxed.”
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