Anna Woolhouse Shares Health Update After Undergoing Surgery for Endometriosis
Sky Sports presenter Anna Woolhouse has shared a health update with her followers after undergoing surgery earlier this month for her endometriosis. The 41-year-old presenter revealed that she had undergone a laparoscopic operation, her second in seven years for the condition.
According to The Sun, Woolhouse had initially revealed that she would be off screens for "two or three weeks" following the surgery. However, in a recent update, she shared that she has been back in the swimming pool as she steps up her recovery.
In an Instagram post, Woolhouse wrote: "This fish is very happy to be back in the water. After not being able to do a great deal the last few weeks today felt SO good to be back in the pool. No big sessions yet and swimming/stationary bike are really all I can do atm, but one big thing I’ve taken away from not being able to do a great deal post op is how much we can take for granted what a privilege it is being able to move our bodies."
Woolhouse also expressed her enthusiasm to get back to her normal routine, adding: "I cannot wait to get stuck back into proper training and hopefully tick off a couple of big challenges this summer. Weight/strength training is still a couple of weeks off for me but when I can get back into it I promise I will never moan about a squat ever again."
The The Sun reported that Woolhouse had opened up about living with endometriosis, a condition that affects 1 in 10 women, in a previous post. She wrote: "The comeback is always greater than the setback. It’s been quite the ride the past 7 days. Last week I had my second laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis in 7 years, it was done by the surgeon controlling a robot which blows my mind (avoid slide 2 if you’re squeamish!) it ended up being a slightly chunkier op than I’d bargained for but all ok in the end."
Woolhouse also highlighted the importance of raising awareness about endometriosis, a condition that is often not well understood or spoken about. She added: "March was endometriosis awareness month, I know I’m a couple of days late, but it’s important to still shine a light on condition that still isn’t known or spoken about nearly enough. It is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women and for so many even getting a diagnosis is a long, emotional and painful process and can be incredibly debilitating to live with."
As a popular presenter on Sky Sports, Woolhouse is well known for her work on boxing and darts coverage. She has worked on several high-profile events, including Anthony Joshua fights and the World Darts Championship.
In conclusion, Woolhouse’s update on her health has been well received by her followers, who have expressed their support and admiration for her bravery and resilience in the face of her condition. As The Sun reported, Woolhouse’s willingness to speak openly about her experiences has helped to raise awareness about endometriosis and the importance of supporting those affected by the condition.
Woolhouse’s story serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by many women living with endometriosis, and the importance of continued research and awareness efforts to support those affected. As Woolhouse herself noted, "I was first diagnosed back in 2017 after years of endless GP appointments. I had my first surgery in 2018 and for a couple of years my symptoms did improve, but alas it came back and in recent years has resulted in some heartbreaking blows and ultimately meant having another surgery, really hoping this will be it."
