Lorraine Kelly has taken to her Instagram to give her fans a health update after undergoing keyhole surgery over the weekend.

The presenter, 65, previously shared a video from her hospital bed on Saturday, revealing that she was having an operation to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes.

Reᴀssuring fans, she explained she was being well looked after and that the surgery was for ‘purely preventative’ reasons, after she’d been unwell for some time.

And on Sunday, Lorraine confirmed she was back home and recuperating as she heaped praise on the hospital staff and her surgeon for being so ‘kind’ and ‘caring’.

She shared a snap of herself surrounded by healthcare professionals, sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a T-shirt paying tribute to her late friend Dame Deborah James.

Alongside, the TV star gushed: ‘Huge thanks to these kind, caring, gorgeous professionals who took care of me at @heatherwoodhospital – back home now and following doctors orders to rest up.

Lorraine Kelly has taken to her Instagram to give her fans a health update after undergoing keyhole surgery over the weekend

The presenter, 65, previously shared a video from her hospital bed on Saturday, revealing that she was having an operation to remove her ovaries and fallopian tubes 

And on Sunday, Lorraine confirmed she was back home and recuperating as she heaped praise on the hospital staff and her surgeon for being so ‘kind’ and ‘caring’

‘My surgeon Mr Ahmed Rafaat has been so reᴀssuring throughout – and I can’t thank the whole team enough!’

Lorraine was soon flooded with well wishes from her fans and famous friends, with Emma Willis writing: ‘Lots of love Lorraine ❤️’ and Christine Lampard commenting a string of heart emojis.

Sir Chris Hoy added: ‘Get well soon, Lorraine’ while Vanessa Feltz penned: ‘Enjoy a bit of convalescence with your beautiful girls’.

Dr Amir Khan wrote: ‘So glad you’re home, what a fantastic team’, while Strictly’s Amy Dowden shared: ‘Sending lots of love’ and Sara Cox said: ‘Rest up & relax xxx’.

Gaby Roslin commented: ‘Get well soon my darling. Big love ❤️’ and Loose Women’s Katie Piper added: ‘Glad you are home. Rest up’.

Announcing her surgery the day before, Lorraine told fans: ‘Just wanted to let you know I’m having a wee procedure today. 

‘I’ve not been feeling all that well for a little while, so I had some scans and tests, and I have to have my ovaries and my tubes taken out.

‘It’s purely preventative. It’s going to be with keyhole surgery, which is incredible, I’m being very well looked after, and I’ll obviously see you really soon, and I’m gonna be totally fine.’

Lorraine was soon flooded with well wishes from her fans and famous friends, with Emma Willis writing: ‘Lots of love Lorraine ❤️’ and Christine Lampard adding a string of heart emojis

She added in the caption: ‘Getting keyhole surgery – all preventative – feel very lucky to be treated so well – thank you Dr Raafat and all the staff!’

The procedure to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes is known as an laparoscopic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and is typically done preventively to remove the risk of developing ovarian cancer.

According to the NHS, it is suggested you stay off work for two to four weeks after having the surgery, meaning Lorraine may have to take a break from presenting her daytime show.

It comes after Lorraine left viewers of the ITV morning shows a little concerned after appearing on various programmes with a ‘puffy’ appearance.

During Lorraine’s appearance on Good Morning Britain many fans shared their worry on social media.

She later appeared on Loose Women and revealed exactly what had happened to her – that she had fallen over a rhino ornament while putting the washing out at home and given herself a black eye.

On Good Morning Britain on Monday, Susanna Reid asked: ‘How’s your eye by the way?’

Lorraine said: ‘You can see Helen has covered it up. Our fantastic make-up artist. Helen Hand the magician.

Announcing her surgery the day before, she explained the procedure was for ‘purely preventative’ reasons, after she’d been unwell for some time

Lorraine added in the caption: ‘Getting keyhole surgery – all preventative – feel very lucky to be treated so well – thank you Dr Raafat and all the staff!’

‘It’s still quite bad but the swelling as gone down.’

Susanna replied: ‘Last week when we saw you, you looked very weepy’ as Lorraine agreed: ‘Yes, swollen.’

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Just moments before Ed was left lost for words when Lorraine said a bit of a crude word.

The host was talking about the new drama Towards Zero when she said: ‘It’s called s**gatha Christie apparently.’

A shocked Susanna replied: ‘I beg your pardon?!’

Lorraine asked: ‘Am I allowed to say that? I’ve said it…’ as Ed sternly sH๏τ back: ‘No.’

A sheepish Lorraine said: ‘Anyway… I apologise for apologising. I’ll apologise again to myself.’

She later spoke about her black eye on Monday’s episode of Lorraine, recalling: ‘I had lots of things in my hands, lots of washing in my hand and then wham! Fell!’

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She later shared a picture of her black eye on her own show Lorraine 

Dr Hilary Jones replied: ‘Well you can’t see it now?’ and Lorraine informed him: ‘That’s because Helen has covered it up!’

They then shared a video of where the accident happened in her home on the show.

Dr Hilary then gave viewers tips on what to do if they find themselves in the same situation and how to improve bruises.

Lorraine later revealed the truth behind her swollen face live on Loose Women on Thursday after being asked ‘if she’d had fillers.

‘So I had a mᴀssive bag of washing, like a washing basket, I couldn’t see, and I was going from the kitchen to the living room, and there was a wee step.

‘My slippers are too big and I fell over and fell onto a rhino!’

She continued: ‘I thought “Oh it will be fine!” but I woke up this morning with the biggest shiner, this big black eye!’

Lorraine explained that lots of ‘lovely’ viewers asked if she had allergies, but confirmed that this was not the case.

Lorraine Kelly reveals truth behind her swollen face live on Loose Women after being asked ‘if she’d had fillers or an allergic reaction’ by panicked fans

Lorraine (middle) appeared on the panel with Charlene White (left), Linda Robson, Judi Love and Nadia Sawalha (right)

She also addressed speculation around her having facial injectables, adding: ‘Have I had fillers? No!’

But before they got into the chat, Lorraine also wanted to address the speculation about her face, after many of those watching at home had got in touch with her to share their worry.

Lorraine explained: ‘Yesterday, you know as woman, when we try to do too many things at one time, and we try to do it really fast…

‘So I had a mᴀssive bag of washing, like a washing basket, I couldn’t see, and I was going from the kitchen to the living room, and there was a wee step.’

PREVENTATIVE SURGERY: A DOCTOR EXPLAINS ALL…  

Ms Deborah Bruce, Consultant Gynaecologist at London Bridge Hospital explains more about this type of surgery…

Why would someone get the procedure?

A women would request this surgery and obtain it if her and her gynaecologist, after detailed discussion and weighing up the pros and cons, decide that her risk of developing ovarian cancer outweighs the risk of surgical menopause.

What does it involve?

It would involve usually a laparoscopic (keyhole) procedure to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes. It can also be performed by an open procedure but this would involve more risks to the patient and a longer recovery period.

What is the recovery time afterwards?

After a laparoscopy, which is usually a day case procedure, recovery should be quicker and easier than an open procedure which would involve an overnight stay of two to three nights. After a laparoscopy, most women are back to full activities within 4-6 weeks, compared to a laparotomy which can take up to 3 months.

What can be some of the side effects of having your ovaries removed?

The main risk of removing the ovaries in a premenopausal woman is inducing a surgical menopause which would be ᴀssociated with all the complications of a natural menopause; H๏τ flushes, night sweats, increased risk of osteoporosis/ cardiovascular disease, uro-genital issues such as vaginal dryness. Often the symptoms such as H๏τ flushes are more severe following a surgical menopause than a natural menopause.

What could also be some of the emotional fall out?

The main emotional issues surround fertility, however if a woman has completed her family, this is less of a risk.

What are the main symptoms of ovarian cancer?

The problem with ovarian cancer is that the symptoms – if any – often present late in the process of ovarian cancer. The main symptoms, should they occur are swelling in the abdomen, weight gain, bloating or irritable bowel like symptoms.

How is ovarian cancer normally diagnosed?

Ovarian cancer is normally diagnosed with a combination of blood tests, scans and surgery. Like any cancer, it can only be 100% confirmed after surgical removal and histological examination. However, a blood test called Ca-125 is usually raised with ovarian cancer, and certain ultrasonographic changes can increase the index of suspicion. An MRI scan is often also performed to investigate further and exclude metastases (to determine if the cancer has spread or not).

What is the role of genetics in the development of ovarian cancer?

There is an ᴀssociation between BRCA1 and 2 genes and the development of ovarian cancer. This only contributes 5-10 % of all ovarian cancers. However, if the BRCA1 gene is present 39% of women will develop Ovarian cancer by the age of 70 years. The risk is less – 11-17% with BRCA2. These genes can be screened for in the presence of a positive family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer, but there are pros and cons to knowing your status.

Do you have any advice or tips to help reduce the chance of developing ovarian cancer?

Other factors that have been shown to alter the risk of developing ovarian cancer include the number of ovulatory menstrual cycles a women has in her lifetime – the more she has the greater the risk, hence late menarche, early menopause, pregnancy and breast feeding are all protective against this disease. The combined oral contraceptive pill is also protective as it stops ovulation. Tubal ligation and hysterectomy have also been shown to reduce the risk.

Some environmental factors such as the use of talcum powder have been ᴀssociated with an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer as well as some herbicides and pesticides. HRT has also been shown to increase the risk.