Joe Manganiello health: actor shares hospital photo after intestine amputation
Actor Joe Manganiello has opened up about a severe seven-year health battle that resulted in the emergency amputation of his large intestine in 2016. He shared personal photos and details from his memoir, Bloodlines, to document the physical toll of his illness and recovery.
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Public figures sharing personal health struggles can raise awareness for chronic conditions and reduce the stigma surrounding medical procedures like ostomies.
- 10.36pm . First published at 7.39pm
Share article Joe Manganiello has shared photos from his seven-year health battle, including his time in hospital after the amputation of his large intestine .
The 49-year-old Magic Mike star offered a “trigger warning” as he shared a look at the health battles documented in his recently released memoir, Bloodlines .
Manganiello shared this image from after his large intestine amputation. Instagram/@joemanganiello
In the memoir, Manganiello revealed he underwent multiple colonoscopies before having emergency surgery to remove a portion of his intestines in 2016.
“In the days following the amputation of my large intestine, my weight began to plummet,” Manganiello said alongside a photo of him in hospital.
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