Lucy Mecklenburgh reveals her scars after after undergoing surgery for debilitating battle with endometriosis

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Lucy Mecklenburgh recently shared photos of her scars following laparoscopy surgery she had in November to treat endometriosis.

The 34-year-old former reality TV star shared a video of herself in a black bikini, talking about a medical procedure and showing the very subtle scars it left behind.

I wanted to share an update for those asking about my endometriosis surgery and recovery. Here’s a look at my scar, filmed in the mirror, as I wanted to show you all.

She indicated a small scar just above her belly button, explaining that’s where the camera is inserted during the procedure. She added that it’s the largest scar, but it’s barely noticeable on her stomach.

She explained that everyone’s journey is unique, and she was simply sharing her own experience and how her body responded. She then pointed out a burn and asked people to disregard it.

Lucy indicated where surgeons removed most of the endometriosis tissue, pointing to the lower right and then left sides of her abdomen. She also showed a small incision and explained it was closed with glue and a few stitches.

She described her recovery as going well, noting that her scars are barely visible.

Someone asked how she was feeling, and she replied that things hadn’t improved much overall. Her bloating was a little better, and her lower back pain was gone, which was good news, but she was still very tired.

Lucy recently shared that she’s doing ‘completely fine’ and is thrilled with the results of her endometriosis surgery, calling them ‘incredible’ weeks after the procedure.

She underwent a laparoscopy after suffering with symptoms from the ‘awful’ condition for years.

The mother of two shared a health update on Instagram Stories, two weeks after having surgery.

Lucy shared that her recovery from endometriosis surgery has been about five days so far, and while everyone’s experience is unique, this is how it’s been for her.

For the first five days, I mostly rested. Just sitting up felt challenging, and I wondered if I’d regain my core strength. It wasn’t intensely painful, more like a general feeling of being delicate and sore.

After about twelve days, I started exercising and walking again, and for a week I was able to function pretty normally around the house. Now, I feel completely back to normal.

Lucy shared that her scars are almost completely healed and she’s feeling strong again.

‘I took it easy when I did a workout the other day but actually I felt fine, I felt no pain.’

She proudly displayed her flat stomach, pointing out the faint scars from her surgery and complimenting the excellent results. However, she cautioned that it’s still early to know if the procedure will actually alleviate her health issues.

Lucy shared that she’s been getting a lot of questions about how she’s recovering from endometriosis, and physically, she’s doing amazingly well.

The largest cut was made right here [pointing to belly button]. I still have a small scab, but there’s no visible scar.

It’s amazing—this is all that’s left [indicating a small scar on her hip]—after just two weeks, it’s incredible.

Endometriosis happens when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside of it, often on organs like the bladder, cervix, or ovaries. This tissue acts like the uterine lining, thickening and breaking down with each menstrual cycle.

This condition can cause pain, unusually heavy periods, and tiredness. It also increases the risk of difficulty getting pregnant and can lead to problems with the bladder and bowels.

Lucy had delayed her surgery – which aims to remove as much of the problematic tissue as possible – because she initially downplayed the severity of her symptoms, believing they weren’t as severe as others experienced.

She also said she had anxiety about what the procedure and recovery would entail.

Lucy shared with her Instagram followers that she was really nervous about the surgery because she didn’t know what to expect – she felt like she was going in completely unprepared.

She explained that while she experienced tiredness, stomach discomfort, constipation, and back pain, her symptoms weren’t as intense as those faced by others dealing with severe period pain and difficulties getting pregnant.

The actress, who shares two children with her fiancé Ryan Thomas, 41, of Coronation Street, recently confessed she needed a change. She explained she felt overwhelmed and realized it was time to prioritize her own needs.

I prioritize healthy habits like eating well and exercising. I’ve also been working on improving my lifestyle, and I’ve found that avoiding processed foods definitely makes a difference.

I feel a little better when I take care of myself, but it’s not enough. I can’t keep living with these symptoms constantly, day in and day out.

Honestly, it’s been so frustrating! People have been messaging me constantly about my stomach, convinced I’m hiding a pregnancy. They’re all like, ‘Where’s the bump? Tell us if you’re pregnant already!’ It really started to get to me, you know? It’s just…a lot of pressure and totally not what’s going on, but they won’t stop asking!

‘I’m like “babes it’s not a bump, it’s just endo bloat, endo belly”.’

Lucy found out she had endometriosis in early 2024. She realized her symptoms had significantly worsened after the birth of her daughter, Lilah, who is now three years old.

The mother of two was surprised to learn she had endometriosis, as she didn’t experience the common symptoms of painful periods or trouble getting pregnant.

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2026-02-11 18:10