Samantha Armytage, 47, undergoes shocking surgery after suffering from degenerative condition
Samantha Armytage has undergone hip surgery after suffering from a ‘severe’ form of osteoarthritis.
The 47-year-old Farmer Wants A Wife presenter shared photos on Instagram on Tuesday after undergoing surgery at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney.
She shared photos of herself on crutches, talked about her recovery and gave fans insight into the major surgery.
In an extensive caption, Samantha explains that she suffers from osteoarthritis after torn cartilage in her right hip.
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.
‘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.
Samantha Armytage has announced she has undergone major surgery after suffering from a ‘severe’ case of osteoarthritis
The 47-year-old Farmer Wants A Wife presenter confirmed on Instagram on Tuesday that she had undergone a total hip replacement at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Sydney
“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 truly bionic now… and my loved ones are happy that they no longer have to see me hobbling around in pain.
‘A huge thank you to the wonderful nurses @stvincentshospitalsydney for the care, a bit of Endone (pic 5), lots of rehab and all my beautiful friends for filling my room with flowers!.. xx
‘*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.’
Her famous friends and fans were quick to respond in the comments to wish her strength following her surgery.
She shared a gallery of photos of herself in the hospital and on crutches as she detailed her recovery and gave fans insight into the major procedure
Samantha shared photos of herself in the hospital, sharing what she’s been through the past few weeks recovering from surgery
She shared snaps of flowers given to her by her loved ones during her hospital stay and revealed she was suffering from 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 give those old heels and new hips a boost! Glad to hear it went 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 with your recovery,” added another as her followers all showed their support.
