Renowned television personality and expert in home renovation, Ty Pennington, has had a whirlwind of a week. From walking the red carpet at the premiere of the highly anticipated “Barbie” movie, to being hospitalized just two days later, Pennington has learned a valuable lesson – to never ignore unusual symptoms, especially if they persist.
Taking to Instagram, Pennington shared the unexpected health ordeal he experienced and provided an update on his current condition. He revealed that he had been suffering from a sore throat for about a month, but had dismissed it as nothing serious. However, two days after attending the “Barbie” premiere, he woke up at 4 am struggling to breathe.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Pennington was informed that his sore throat was actually an abscess that had grown to the point of obstructing his airway. An abscess is a painful, pus-filled infection that can occur anywhere on the body. While some abscesses may drain on their own, others require medical intervention, as was the case for Pennington.
After being intubated and flown to the ICU in Denver, Pennington underwent surgery on Wednesday and was released from the ICU the following day. Along with his detailed explanation of the health scare, Pennington shared multiple pictures, including ones from the “Barbie” premiere, his hospital stay, and his recovery.
He also took the opportunity to thank the medical staff who assisted him and urged his fans to listen to their bodies and seek medical attention when necessary.
Many of Pennington’s fans took to the comments section to wish him a speedy recovery and express their concern over his decision to ignore a sore throat for an entire month. One comment reads, “Hopefully you’ve just prevented this for many others who will now know to ask their doctors to check. I’m so happy to see you back on TV/HGTV. Heal well and fast!”
Pennington is most recognized for his hosting roles on popular home makeover shows such as “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Trading Spaces,” and “Battle on the Beach.” His latest project, “Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge,” follows the transformation of a California home into a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse.
When he’s not busy renovating homes or working on TV projects, Pennington can be found at his residence in Florida. Check out the video below to get a glimpse of his personal home and hear about the renovations he has done.
In conclusion, Ty Pennington’s recent health scare serves as a reminder to always pay attention to our bodies and seek medical help when needed.
We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on our screens soon.
