Frankie Bridge reveals her family is navigating a difficult period at home as BOTH her in-laws are recovering from serious medical procedures
Wayne's parents live with the couple in Surrey and have played an active role in helping to raise their two sons, Parker, 12, and Carter, ten. They moved in shortly after Parker was born.
Frankie Bridge has revealed both of her in-laws are recovering from serious medical procedures in recent weeks.
The former Saturdays star, 36, who is married to former footballer Wayne Bridge, 45, said her mother-in-law Wendy, 68, underwent a hip replacement earlier this month, while her father-in-law Mick, 75, is recovering from a heart procedure to treat blocked arteries.
Wayne's parents live with the couple in Surrey and have played an active role in helping to raise their two sons, Parker, 12, and Carter, ten. They moved in shortly after Parker was born.
Speaking candidly about their health woes in her YouTube vlog posted this week, Frankie explained: 'Wayne's mum has not long had a hip replacement - I think at the beginning of this week, actually.
'Wayne's dad's not long had a stent in his heart, so he's still pretty much recovering.'
The Loose Women panellist revealed the situation became even more complicated around Christmas Day when Wendy fell ill during her recovery from her hip replacement.
Frankie Bridge has revealed both of her in-laws are recovering from serious medical procedures in recent weeks
Frankie, who is married to footballer Wayne Wayne, 45, lives with her mother-in-law Wendy, 68, and her father-in-law Mick, 75, (pictured in 2022)
'Now Wayne's mum is sick. So, not ideal,' Frankie continued. She did not go into extensive detail about her in-laws' procedures.
Hip replacement surgery - most common in people aged 60-80 due to age-related conditions such as osteoarthritis - typically takes between two to four weeks for initial recovery, while full recovery can take anywhere from six to 12 weeks.
A stent being fitted in the heart, while not major surgery, is a serious procedure that entails a small mesh tube being inserted into a blocked artery to improve blood flow to the heart.
Patients usually need to take things easy for several weeks, avoid heavy lifting, and take blood-thinning medications for at least a year to prevent complications.
Frankie explained that Mick is currently unable to carry out his usual tasks - including childcare - while he recovers from his heart procedure.
She told fans how it has meant she and former Chelsea player Wayne are taking on more duties at home than usual alongside their work commitments.
'Obviously Wayne's dad can't put the boys to bed and stuff,' she said, adding that her in-laws have insisted the family continue with their plans where possible.