Davina McCall has addressed her memory loss following brain surgery, revealing it is “improving” thanks to sleep.
The presenter recently underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumour and shared afterwards that her “short-term memory is a bit remiss”.
However, in a new update to fans on Instagram on November 27, Davina shared a clip telling fans that she is “feeling much better” after returning home and is being “brilliantly looked after” by her loved ones.
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“Just to say that now I’m trying to sleep a lot and get better,” she explained. “My short term memory really is improving a lot every day and it has been an example to me on how much sleep helps me recover from everything.
“So if I feel a bit confused or I’m struggling to concentrate, I just go to sleep and I wake up completely renewed and refreshed so I know that my brain needs lots of sleep. And just wanted to thank you all for your ongoing support, thanks so much.”
Writing in the comments, Davina added: “Every day I feel stronger and stronger. I just wanted to say thanks for all of your support, it meant the world to me and my family.
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“And also to @mdlondon , he’s been a complete legend. If he’s not with me, he’s at work, for his busiest time of year bless him. I’m sleeping loads . Recovery thru sleep. I still feel so lucky. Grateful . Blessed .”
The star has since received support in the comments, including from Lauren Laverne, who herself revealed this week that she is expected to make a “full recovery” after cancer treatment.
“The absolute best medicine. You’re doing great. Loads and loads of love xxx,” The One Show presenter wrote.
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Claudia Winkleman posted a series of heart emojis, while Emma Bunton wrote: “Sending so much love. You’re amazing!”
The update comes a few days after Davina told fans she was “feeling much better” after returning home.
“My short-term memory is a bit remiss,” she added. “But that is something I can work on, so I’m really happy about that. I’m writing everything down to keep myself feeling safe.”
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