Bindi Irwin Gives Health Update After Missing Steve Irwin Gala Due to Unexpected Medical Emergency

Bindi Irwin is speaking out after missing the annual Steve Irwin Gala on Saturday, May 10, after her appendix ruptured.

In an Instagram video from bedside uploaded on Monday, May 12, Irwin, 26, revealed that she had just gotten out of surgery.

“I had my appendix removed. I also had 14 new endometriosis lesions that had to be removed, and they kindly stitched up my hernia as well,” said Irwin in the clip, noting that she is “forever grateful” to her doctors.

Visibly tired, Irwin said, “I’m sorry if I’m a little out of it in this video.”

“I just wanted you to know that I am on the road to recovery, one step at a time. I am so lucky to have so much love in my life from my beautiful family,” continued Irwin. “Sending love and light your way and we’ll get through this.’

Irwin elaborated more on her condition in the caption of the post.

“I am so thankful that I got the help I needed with Dr. Seckin and Dr. Chu at Lenox Hill Hospital. After many months of a grumbly appendix, I finally had to seek help the day of our Steve Irwin Gala. After consulting with Dr. Seckin, we agreed that if I flew to New York, he could also check for endometriosis again,” the caption read.

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“Surgery was a success. My appendix was removed, along with another 14 lesions (after having 37 endometriosis lesions and a cyst removed two years ago). I also had a repair to a large hernia I acquired through childbirth four years ago,” Irwin added.

Noting that she is “on the road to recovery,” she said she appreciated all “the kind messages I’ve received, and the support for our Gala in Las Vegas.”

“Credit to Robert for hosting the evening, he did such an incredible job raising funds and awareness for Wildlife Warriors. And thanks to my family for always being there for me. I have so much love for dear Chandler & sweet Grace. Thank you to Mum for being there with me every step of the way,” her caption continued.

At the gala held on Saturday, May 10, in Las Vegas, Irwin’s brother Robert, 21, spoke to PEOPLE about how his sister had been feeling.

“She came to Las Vegas and was ready to come to the gala, put on a brave face in a lot of discomfort and a lot of pain and said, ‘Nope, I’m just going to tough it out, I’m going to go for it,’ ” he recalled. “But the surgeon said, ‘No, your appendix is going. That thing’s gotta come out.’ Health has to come first.”

Bindi first revealed her endometriosis diagnosis on Instagram in March 2023, explaining that she had gone through 10 years of debilitating symptoms.