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TV star Ulrika Jonsson has shared a candid update from her hospital bed after undergoing her third varicose vein procedure, posting photos in surgical stockings as she recovers\"The<\/p>\n

The TV star, 58, took to Instagram to share photos from her hospital bed(Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

Ulrika Jonsson<\/a> has offered followers a candid health<\/a> update following yet another gruelling medical procedure – disclosing she was left bloodied and wrapped in compression stockings whilst recuperating in hospital.<\/p>\n

The 58 year old presenter turned to Instagram<\/a> on Friday (February 13) to post snaps from her hospital bed, clad in a medical gown and delivering a refreshingly honest take on what she characterised as a decidedly unglamorous ordeal.<\/a><\/p>\n

Ulrika disclosed she’d had treatment to eliminate varicose veins, conceding the procedure was “painful, uncomfortable and not the sexiest thing in the world<\/a>” – though ultimately worthwhile.<\/p>\n

Captioning the photographs, Ulrika explained the operation represented her third bout with the treatment, positioning herself as something of an old hand.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ulrika revealed she had undergone treatment to remove varicose veins(Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

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Ulrika explained that the operation marked the third time she had undergone the treatment(Image: Instagram)<\/p>\n

She penned: “Under strict instruction from my occasional therapist who told me I needed to get out of my comfort zone, I decided on a day out to get my varicose veins done.”<\/p>\n

Ulrika went on: “I’m somewhat of a veteran in this field – this was the third (and final) time. Last visit was 21yrs ago. Nowadays they not only hook the swines out but ‘microwave’ and ‘foam’ the blighters.”<\/p>\n

Notwithstanding the discomfort, she indicated the result had been encouraging, even if recuperation proved less than agreeable, reports the Express<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She elaborated: “It was complex but successful and aside from my legs being suffocated by surgical stockings and bleeding like vertical colanders, having someone make me a cheese and ham toastie, was a bit of a treat.”<\/p>\n

Ulrika also commended the medical staff who cared for her, stating: “It’s painful, uncomfortable and not the sexiest thing in the world but grateful for my amazing Consultant, Mr Northeast.”<\/p>\n

Describing earlier procedures, she continued: “Back in Oct I had a pioneering treatment to try to stem the flow of blood to the legs by going in through my jugular vein – whilst I was awake – and passing a wire down to the pelvic area to embolise the veins that are feeding the legs. Had this done 21yrs ago first time, too. Bonkers.”<\/p>\n

The TV personality revealed she’d been told to rest for eight days after the operation<\/a>, although she confessed keeping to that schedule might prove difficult.<\/p>\n

“So that’s me for the next 8 days, strapped in blood soaked stockings and trying my hardest to sit on my fat ar5e and take it easy. Fat chance. Send healing vibes and baked goods,” she quipped.<\/p>\n

The hospital admission follows just weeks after Ulrika discussed candidly a pivotal moment in her struggle with alcohol dependency. Speaking on Spencer Matthews<\/a> ‘ podcast UNTAPPED, she remembered a heartbreaking telephone conversation with her closest friend that compelled her to face her drinking problem.<\/p>\n

She recalled: “It was awful. My best friend phoned me on a Saturday morning… ‘I could understand a f***ing word you said. You have a problem and I can’t help you.'”.<\/p>\n

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Ulrika gave fans a health update after undergoing a painful medical procedure(Image: Getty)<\/p>\n

Ulrika confessed the conversation left her profoundly affected, saying: “I still didn’t stop drinking… because that was so shaming.”<\/p>\n

She has since credited that moment with saving her life. Now more than a year sober, Ulrika has spoken about how quitting alcohol transformed her wellbeing.<\/p>\n

In a previous open letter, she wrote: “It was a hangover day… wrapped up in the blanket of shame, and something made me reach out for help.”<\/p>\n

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