This Morning's beloved relationship and life coach, Michelle Elman, has shared heartbreaking news with her fans, revealing she faces another major brain surgery.
Medical Update and Planned Procedure
The 32-year-old TV personality disclosed that a recent scan showed a new cyst had grown on her brain. Michelle lives with hydrocephalus, a serious condition where fluid builds up, creating dangerous pressure on the brain. She broke the news to her followers via her Instagram story, writing, "Yesterday I found out I need another brain surgery. I have a cyst in my brain again and also the magnet in my brain needs replacing."
Currently, Michelle has a metal magnet implanted in her brain to help control fluid flow and reduce build-up. She clarified that while the procedure is not immediately urgent, it is necessary. "It’s not urgent but it is needed so now I have to figure out when to schedule this so it disrupts my life as little as possible," she explained. "Inevitably I will have to pause my life and go deal with this, likelihood it will be next year, but until then it’s business as usual."
A History of Health Challenges
This will not be the first time Michelle has braved the operating theatre. In a testament to her resilience, she has already undergone 15 surgeries throughout her life. Her past medical battles are extensive and include:
- A brain tumour
- A punctured intestine
- Obstructed bowels
Her health struggles have been a long-standing part of her life, making her latest announcement all the more poignant for her supporters.
Personal Heartbreak Beyond Health
Michelle's resilience has been tested beyond her physical health. In a previous appearance on This Morning, she shared a deeply personal story of betrayal. She revealed that her engagement was tragically short-lived, lasting a mere 24 hours.
She had been dating her partner for three years and believed she had found the love of her life. However, just hours after he proposed, a woman contacted Michelle to expose his infidelity. Recalling the shocking moment on the show's sofa, she said, "He was with me when I got the first message saying ‘Is this person your fiancé?’"
"I thought it was a colleague, like this person knows you, and it took a while to figure out. My first reaction was shock," Michelle continued. "I was shaking and I kept saying, ‘Please tell me first I don’t want to find out from her’." She later received screenshots of his active dating profile, which confirmed the deceit, leading to the immediate end of their relationship.
Despite the immense challenges in both her health and personal life, Michelle Elman continues to move forward with characteristic strength, planning her surgery for the coming year while maintaining her public work and connection with her fans.
