Jackie Apostel revealed she is in pain as she opened up about her mystery spinal surgery on Instagram on Sunday.
The girlfriend of Cruz Beckham, who is 10-years her 19-year old boyfriend’s senior, revealed she has had a ‘spinal fusion’ as she asked fans for advice.
Jackie wrote: ‘Question for my friends that have also had a spinal fusion – do you guys feel like it gets way more tense and painful when it’s cold outside too?
‘First winter with the rods in and it’s weeeeeird’.
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that joins two or more vertebrae in the spine to reduce pain, correct problems, and make the spine more stable.
During the procedure, the surgeon places a bone graft in the space between the vertebrae to prevent excessive movement.
Jackie Apostel revealed she is in ‘pain’ as she opened up about her mystery spinal surgery on Instagram on Sunday
The girlfriend of Cruz Beckham, who is 10-years her 19-year old boyfriend’s senior, revealed she has had a ‘spinal fusion’ as she asked fans for advice
The bone graft can come from the patient’s own body, a donor, or a synthetic material. The surgeon may also use screws and rods to secure the bones.
In October, Jackie shared a photo of the huge wound, taken shortly after she underwent surgery for the spinal issue.
The Brazilian songwriter admitted she had lost her ability to walk following the operation, and had to relearn the basic motor skill.
Before now, Jackie had not disclosed any further details of her surgery but admitted the procedure left her bedridden.
She told Instagram followers: ‘Random thought. Wild to think 3 months ago I was relearning to walk and couldn’t get up.
‘Physically and mentally I had a hard time, took forever to be ok with myself again especially work and writing wise.’
She added: ‘Our bodies are awesome and capable of so much. Take a moment to be grateful for ur support systems, own willpower and strength, whatever ur going through. [sic]
‘We all know it’s ok not to be ok all the time and hope everyone is taking care of themselves as much as possible/taking moments to focus on mental and physical health.
‘Also, check in on ur friends. Sending everyone health hugs and love!’ [sic]
She has not been afraid to show off her scar down her back as she has recently been spotted soaking up the sun in a bikini on a super yacht with Cruz in Miami.
Jackie wrote: ‘Question for my friends that have also had a spinal fusion – do you guys feel like it gets way more tense and painful when it’s cold outside too? First winter with the rods in and it’s weeeeeird’
A spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that joins two or more vertebrae in the spine to reduce pain, correct problems, and make the spine more stable
In October, Jackie shared a photo of the huge wound, taken shortly after she underwent surgery for the spinal issue and admitted she had lost her ability to walk following the operation, and had to relearn the basic motor skill
Since her operation and recovery Jackie has been putting on a loved up display with David and Victoria Beckham’s youngest son Cruz who is a decade younger than the star.
Cruz and Jackie, who was born in São Paulo, recently celebrated the New Year together in Brazil and spent their days during the trip at the beach and enjoying some traditional Brazilian food.
The teenager spent Christmas at his parents’ new £60million waterfront mansion in Miami, with his girlfriend Jackie before heading to Rio De Janeiro to ring in the new year.
Jackie seems to have been accepted into the Beckham clan despite online chatter around her 10-year age gap with Cruz.
The singer joined the teenager in September in supporting Victoria at her fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.
She was spotted numerous times with the Beckhams during Fashion Week and even wore one of Victoria’s chic dresses to her runway show.
Following the catwalk presentation, she took to Instagram to gush: ‘The most beautiful show and the most beautiful dress. Congratulations @victoriabeckham.’
Cruz recently revealed how smitten he is with Jackie, as he shared a tribute to the singer to celebrate her 29th birthday.
Jackie hasn’t been afraid to show off her scar as she left it noticeably on display as relaxed with boyfriend Cruz while aboard his family’s superyacht in Miami in October
He posted a photo of the brunette beauty waiting to blow out her birthday candles to his Instagram Story.
‘Happy Birthday xx I love you,’ he captioned it.
It comes after more recently Cruz revealed his questionable choice of pizza bread topping in an Instagram post during a staycation with girlfriend Jackie.
The teenager could be seen squeezing a melted Milkybar out of its packet and all over a flatbread.
A later video showed him sitting in front of a fire during the break with his Brazilian-German songwriter girlfriend, with the caption: ‘I am in no way built for this cold.’
