December 5th 2024.
As we wrap up one segment, we can't help but wonder what's up next. The anticipation builds as we turn the page, eager to see what's in store for us. But before we move on, let's take a moment to reflect on what we just read. In a recent interview, Loose Women star Janet Street-Porter bravely opened up about her experience with physical and mental pain before undergoing a hip replacement surgery.
At 77 years old, Janet was initially hesitant to have the surgery, feeling like she was giving in to old age. Despite the excruciating pain in her hip, she soldiered on, not wanting to be labeled as one of the "oldies." But as her condition worsened, she found herself barely able to walk, constantly in a state of misery, and unable to sleep due to the intense discomfort. Eventually, she reached her breaking point, describing the whole ordeal as her "horror year."
These revelations were made during a special 25-hour talkathon on Loose Women, in support of ITV's mental wellness campaign, Britain Get Talking. Janet shared, "I was so reluctant to have a hip operation. It got to the point where I could barely walk; I'd come in here and be a complete misery and I was not sleeping - I was down to two or three hours a night." She also mentioned the stigma surrounding hip replacement surgeries, saying that it is more acceptable to have a knee replacement than a hip replacement in her mind.
Encouraging the audience to speak up if they are going through a similar struggle, Janet said, "I was absolutely at rock bottom. It was the year of horror - like the Queen called it her annus horribilis. 2024 was that year for me." She also admitted that she had been postponing the surgery, causing her pain levels to escalate and affecting her daily life. Finally, in October, she announced that she would be taking a break from the show to undergo the much-needed surgery.
On her last show before the operation, Janet expressed her determination to come back as soon as possible, saying, "I'm just going to go into hospital on Friday, have the operation on Friday afternoon, stay in hospital for a few days and then really, really work at rehab and physio." Her co-hosts praised her for her strength and bravery, with Coleen Nolan saying, "You always put on this tough persona and nothing bothers you. And then at one point today you said 'I'm really scared' and I could have cried my eyes out."
After the surgery, Janet shared an update on her healing process, posting a photo of herself with a smile of relief and walking with a trolley. She wrote, "Three hours after hip replacement - masses of strong pain relief resulted in a huge smile of relief! Then the drugs wore off...but I'm walking with a trolley HOORAY XX." Her Loose Women family and fans sent her their well wishes and support, with co-star Katie Piper saying, "So happy to see you smiling and walking already."
As Loose Women viewers, Janet encourages us to speak out if we are going through a tough time. And we couldn't agree more. We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back on the show soon. Loose Women airs on weekdays at 12:30pm on ITV and ITVX. And if you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency through email, phone, or by visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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