Fans Show Concern as Danica Patrick Offers Health Update After Life-Changing Surgery

Published 07/14/2022, 11:25 AM EDT

Former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Danica Patrick is generally known for leading a healthy lifestyle. However, recently she gave her fans an important update regarding her health via an Instagram post.

In her post she mentioned, “11 weeks since implant removal and I am getting all of my markers checked again.“ Adding, “last time I did it test my dysbiosis level was 10/10. So I’m hoping that has improved!”

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She further explained, “As a side note… my veins have been extremely difficult to get since surgery. They are never easy, but it has been next level. Between the implants and surgery, my body is in such recovery. Which apparently includes my veins.“

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A few months ago she opened up about removing her breast implants. She got silicone implants back in 2013. From 2018 onwards, Danica mentioned that she started having various health issues. The symptoms included gaining weight, inflammation, and thinning of the hair among others. She believed she was suffering from Breast implant illness. Following this, she decided to do away with the implants.

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Fans respond to Danica Patrick regarding her health update

Danica has always been loved by most within the sport. Her fans wished her well and hoped for a speedy recovery.

One fan in the comment section wrote, “Bless you ❤️you look Gorgeous, and keep informing everyone about BII, I am 3 weeks post explant..is not easy to be flat again but the healing is Real“

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“You’re amazing! I love your openness and honesty. You are helping hundreds, if not thousands of people, by your posts. Thank you!” added another fan.

One user stated, “I’m sure the phlebotomist was a little nervous being she’s sticking Danica Patrick! 😂😂”

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We wish Danica a speedy recovery and back to being the cheerful personality that she is.

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Srijan Mandal is a NASCAR author at EssentiallySports. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Journalism and has been writing for his own blog, 'Noobs Onboard', for a while now, covering NASCAR, F1, W Series, MotoGP, WRC and the WEC. Following motorsports for more than a decade now, he has become a devout supporter of McLaren Racing, Sir Lewis Hamilton, and Ayrton Senna.

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Pritam Priyedarshi