August 21st 2024.
Recently, Kéllé Bryan, a well-known star from the popular show Loose Women, opened up about a terrifying health scare that landed her in the hospital for emergency surgery. At 49 years old, Kéllé is most recognized for being a member of the girl group Eternal, her role as Martine Deveraux in Hollyoaks, and her appearance on Loose Women starting in 2019.
During a discussion on the show about women neglecting their own health due to being busy or prioritizing caring for others, host Ruth Langsford turned to Kéllé and asked about her recent "health nightmare." Kéllé shared her experience of waking up in the middle of the night in excruciating pain and having to wake up her 12-year-old son, Regan, for help.
Despite being in intense pain, Kéllé recognized the symptoms from a previous encounter and knew she needed to get to the hospital immediately. She described the pain as worse than labor and immediately debilitating. With no other option, she crawled up the stairs and woke up her son, asking for his help in calling emergency services.
Kéllé's son was her hero, as he calmly called for help and helped care for his mother as she started throwing up. After being rushed to the hospital, it was discovered that she had a kidney stone lodged in her urethra, which required emergency surgery.
Kéllé admitted that her overeating habits may have played a factor in the scare, despite living a moderately healthy lifestyle. She shared that she tends to overeat, especially things like tomatoes and spinach, and emphasized the importance of moderation in one's diet.
This was not the first time Kéllé had experienced these pains, as she had a similar episode a few weeks prior. However, she was advised to have a scan, which never happened. Kéllé has been married to her husband, Jay Gudgeon, since 2010, and they have a daughter named Kayori Rose together.
In 2021, Kéllé bravely opened up about her battle with lupus, an autoimmune disease she was diagnosed with in 1998. She struggled to hold back tears as she shared her experience of not being able to touch her own children out of fear of picking up an infection that could have been life-threatening.
Looking back at footage of her in the hospital, Kéllé admitted that it's painful to watch, but she knows her story can help others going through similar struggles. She also shared her early symptoms of ulcers and hair loss, and the long journey of finally getting diagnosed and starting treatment.
Kéllé also revealed a frightening experience in 2014 where she lost three days of her life due to a seizure and had to relearn how to speak and walk. Despite these challenges, Kéllé remains a strong and inspiring figure, using her platform to raise awareness about lupus and encourage others to prioritize their health.
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