Celebrity Big Brother star Lauren Harries has been rushed to intensive care at the University Hospital of Wales after undergoing an emergency brain surgery procedure.
The star’s mother, Katy, has revealed the move into ICU is as a result of Lauren catching infections post-surgery. Sharing an update on Twitter today (April 26), Katy wrote: “Lauren was moved to ICU as she caught Covid as well as two infections causing her breathing issues.”
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The star, 45, went into hospital earlier this month, with her mother telling fans she needed emergency brain surgery. Today, Katy added: “She is awake and talking again back in Neurology. I want to say thank you again to all the amazing staff at Heath Hospital. She still has a way to go but she is strong. Pray for her.”
She still has a way to go but she is strong. Pray for her.
The news comes after Lauren had to have her head shaved for emergency surgery amid claims from Katy that she “would have died” without it. On April 15, Katy posted an update on Twitter. Sharing an image of Lauren in a hospital bed, she could be seen with a dressing on her head.
Lauren has woken up after her brain surgery. They had to shave her hair. As you know this is Laurens worst nightmare but she would have died if not. The amazing staff in the Heath Hospital have been wonderful. Thank you for your kind words, her recovery ahead. Update to follow. pic.twitter.com/CqaY954BfN
— Lauren Harries (@LaurenHarries) April 15, 2023
The post read: “Lauren has woken up after her brain surgery. They had to shave her hair. As you know this is Lauren’s worst nightmare but she would have died if not. The amazing staff in the Heath Hospital have been wonderful. Thank you for your kind words, her recovery [is] ahead. Update to follow.”
Well-wishes flooded in from fans. One wrote: “Wishing you a speed recovery.” Another supportive follower tweeted: “Oh love, it will grow back! So glad to see you smiling, looking fabulous as usual xx big love.” “Speedy recovery Lauren,” a third replied. “Don’t worry about your hair, it’ll grow fast and a cute pixie crop for summer will look gorgeous on you! Health is more important. Onwards and upwards. Sending healing vibes.”
Yesterday they moved Lauren back to recovery, she is under close watch. She still has memory issues and confusion. The doctors say that she does not need another operation atm they are taking it day by day. Please pray for her and send her your love. Thank you for your kindness pic.twitter.com/2v6kFEz0yS
— Lauren Harries (@LaurenHarries) April 18, 2023
Lauren’s emergency op
Her mum broke the news of Lauren’s emergency surgery on Twitter earlier his month, asking fans to ‘pray’ for the reality TV star. She wrote: “Please pray or send good thoughts to my precious daughter Lauren, who is recovering from emergency brain surgery today.”
Lauren was a contestant on the 12th series of Celebrity Big Brother, which aired in 2013. She has also appeared on Celebrity Juice and Naked Attraction. She went on to the latter in 2019 – and was the first celebrity to do so. But after her appearance, Lauren, who is transgender, announced she was “retiring from public life”.
Speaking to the Daily Star, she said: “I am retiring from the public life and leaving social media. I won’t be on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. I am giving it all up. It’s because I cannot take all the negativity towards me. After Naked Attraction there was loads.”
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