Samantha Armytage has undergone hip replacement surgery after suffering from a ‘severe’ case of osteoarthritis.
The Farmer Wants A Wife host, 47, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share post-operative photos at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney.
She shared pictures of herself on crutches as she detailed her recovery and gave fans an insight into the major procedure.
In a lengthy caption, Samantha explained that she has been suffering with osteoarthritis after tearing cartilage in her right hip.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease which sees tissues in the joint break down over time, and is more common in older people.
The former Sunrise star explained that she has undergone a hip replacement to treat the condition and reassured fans that she is doing well amid her recovery.
Recovery from hip replacements can be slow, with dedicated physiotherapy required.
She penned: ‘Hip, hip hooray. New hip, new me, no worries. A few weeks ago, I had a total hip replacement.
‘After a very active, outdoorsy childhood (& a skiing accident 30 years ago) I’d torn all the cartilage out of my right hip.
Samantha Armytage has announced that she has undergone a major operation after suffering from a ‘severe’ case of osteoarthritis
The Farmer Wants A Wife host, 47, took to Instagram on Tuesday to confirm that she has had a total hip replacement at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney
‘It was bone-on-bone & then became full of severe osteoarthritis. I’m so proud of how strong my body is & how well I’ve healed.
‘I’m now truly bionic..& my nearest & dearest are pleased to not have to watch me limp around in pain anymore.
‘Huge thx to the wonderful nurses @stvincentshospitalsydney for the care, a lil’ bit of Endone (pic 5), heaps of rehab & all my beautiful friends for my flower-filled room!.. xx
‘*Fun fact; there are 54,000 hip replacements done in Australia each 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 photographs of herself in hospital and on crutches as she detailed her recovery and gave fans an insight into the major procedure
Samantha shared pictures of herself in hospital as she revealed what she has been through in recent weeks while recovering from the operation
She shared snaps of the flowers gifted to her by her loved ones during her hospital stay and shared that she has been suffering with osteoarthritis after tearing the cartilage in her right hip
Presenter Kylie Gillies wrote: ‘I think this deserves a new pair of Jimmy Choos …just to kick up those old heels and new hip ! Glad to hear it’s gone 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 a bit young for that Sam. Good luck on your recovery,’ another added as her followers all showed their support.