TL;DR
- Katya Zamolodchikova had emergency abdominal surgery.
- She experienced a bowel obstruction and was hospitalized for 10 days.
- Fans and Drag Race stars showed overwhelming support.
- Katya is now recovering at home and feeling better.
- She expressed gratitude to her surgical team and nurses.
Katya Zamolodchikova, the beloved queen from RuPaul’s Drag Race, has recently given fans a health update that’s as dramatic as her performances. After a health scare that landed her in the hospital, Katya took to social media to share the tea on her unexpected surgery.
“Hi friends, I’m back out of the hospital. I had to do an emergency abdominal surgery,” she announced, with a smile that could light up any stage. The reason for her hospital stay? A bowel obstruction in her small intestine. Talk about a royal pain!
Katya detailed her harrowing experience, saying, “They had to decompress my stomach, flush out my intestines, and remove and reattach a small part of my small and large intestine.” For ten days, she was hooked up to an NG tube, which pumped fluids out of her body, leaving her unable to eat or drink. “It was absolute hell on earth,” she confessed, but the queen is back and ready to slay!
With her signature humor, she thanked her surgical team at Cedars Sinai, especially Dr. Matthew Bloom and Dr. Sydney Caputo, along with Nurse Audrey for being a “baller.” Katya wrapped up her post with a flurry of rainbow emojis and the hashtag #pumpitup, reminding us all that even in tough times, she’s still fabulous.
Fans and fellow queens wasted no time showering her with love and support. Michelle Visage, a fellow Drag Race icon, commented, “Get well soon honey,” while Juno Birch added, “Get well soon gorgeous!” The love from the Drag Race family is palpable, with Shea Coulee and others sending healing vibes her way.
Katya’s journey is a reminder of the strength and resilience found within the LGBTQ+ community. As she recovers, her fans eagerly await her return to the stage, where she can once again dazzle us with her wit and charm. Here’s to a speedy recovery for our favorite queen!
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