Israeli actress, Gal Gadot has revealed she underwent surgery last March to repair a blood clot in her brain after giving birth to her fourth child.
The Wonder Woman actress was in her eighth month of pregnancy when she was first diagnosed with cerebral venous thrombosis after weeks of enduring ‘excruciating headaches that confined me to bed.’
‘I finally underwent an MRI that revealed the terrifying truth. In one moment, my family and I were faced with how fragile life can be,’ Gal wrote on Instagram.
‘It was a stark reminder of how quickly everything can change, and in the midst of a difficult year, all I wanted was to hold on and live. We rushed to the hospital, and within hours, I underwent emergency surgery.’
Gadot continued: ‘My daughter, Ori, was born during that moment of uncertainty and fear. Her name, meaning “my light,” wasn’t chosen by chance. Before the surgery, I told Jaron that when our daughter arrived, she would be the light waiting for me at the end of this tunnel.’
The Heart of Stone producer star went on to thank her ‘extraordinary’ medical team at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for their ‘weeks of dedicated care.’
‘I made it through and began the road to recovery. Today, I am fully healed and filled with gratitude for the life I’ve been given back,’ Gal gushed.
‘The journey has taught me so much. First, it’s vital to listen to our bodies and trust what it’s telling us. Pain, discomfort, or even subtle changes often carry deeper meaning, and being attuned to your body can be life saving.’
Gadot continued: ‘Second, awareness matters. I had no idea that three in 100K pregnant women in the 30+ age group are diagnosed with CVT. It’s so important to identify early because it’s treatable. While rare, it’s a possibility.’
Gal and her husband of 16 years, Jaron Versano are proud parents of four daughters – Alma, 13; Maya, 7; Daniella, 3; and Ori, 9 months.
cREDIT: CTV News
