Tributes are flowing for Ricki-Lee Coulter after the pop star announced she had undergone major surgery after battling with endometriosis.
And many fans have expressed their shock at just how long it took for doctors to diagnose Ricki-Lee, 38, with the condition.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, the Nova radio host revealed that for ‘over a decade’ she had been ‘dealing with chronic pain that has progressively gotten worse’ before doctors finally realised she had endometriosis.
Followers have since expressed their outrage, with one commenting: ‘That’s ridiculous that it took so long for a diagnosis,’ as another added: ‘So sorry that you’ve been dealing with chronic pain for so long and that you’re only just getting a diagnosis and treatment now.’
‘Can’t believe the amount of pain we just have to live with and the length of time before any relief,’ another wrote.
Ricki-Lee Coulter’s fans have expressed their show at how long it took for doctors to diagnose the pop star, 38, (pictured) with endometriosis, after she underwent major surgery for the condition this week
One user claimed they went undiagnosed with endometriosis for 20 years.
‘As a fellow past sufferer of endometriosis, it pains me to hear that it still takes so long for this very painful condition to be diagnosed and treated,’ they wrote.
‘I went through the same process, doctor to specialist to doctor to specialist, with even being told that it was in my head.’
‘Can’t believe the amount of pain we just have to live with and the length of time before any relief,’ one user commented
Others encouraged Ricki-Lee to reach out to Wildlife Warrior Bindi Irwin, who last year underwent major surgery in the US after suffering ten years of agony with endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a disease in which cells similar to the lining of the uterus grow outside the uterus – often on ovaries, fallopian tubes, bladder or intestines.
Ricki-Lee also included selfies in her post in which the brave singer could be seeing smiling and giving a ‘thumbs up’ to her fans.
In her lengthy caption, she explained: ‘Anyone with endometriosis knows it takes a long time to get to the point where you have surgery and can get any kind of diagnosis – and that you have to advocate for yourself and keep pushing for answers,’ she said.
Ricki-Lee added that she finally underwent the surgery after dealing with the pain every day and her agony became unbearable.
She said that it took many years of seeing specialists before she understood her condition.
In a touching message to fans on Wednesday, Ricki-Lee revealed she had undergone treatment for endometriosis after suffering under the painful condition for over a decade
After receiving a diagnosis confirming it was endometriosis she said the ‘only option left was surgery’.
She continued: ‘So this week I had a laparoscopy and excision surgery – and they removed all the endometriosis they found, and I can only hope that is the end of the pain.’
Ricki-Lee ended her message by telling fans she is out of hospital and back with her husband Richard Harrison.
In her lengthy post, Ricki-Lee said the recent procedure came after suffering chronic pain
‘I’m now at home recovering and feeling good. Rich is taking very good care of me,’ she said adding several kisses.
Many of Ricki-Lee’s high profile friends were quick to send well wishes to the much loved performer.
‘Rest up darling…prioritise yourself,’ messaged pop star Tina Arena.
Many of Ricki-Lee’s high profile friends were quick to send well wishes to the much loved performer
‘Bless you. Rest up. No more pain,’ added Danni Minogue.
‘Sending you so much love,’ commented radio star Jackie ‘O’ Henderson, before adding, ‘Been where you are now and it gets so much better honey.’
Seven’s Larry Emdur also sent his regards.
‘Feel better soon, sending you big hugs,’ he wrote.
Ricki-Lee showed she was in good spirits during her hospital stay with this cheeky post showing off her surgical stockings
