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Bling Empire star Lynn Ban has revealed that she was forced to undergo emergency brain surgery on Christmas Eve after she got into a horrific skiing accident.
The Netflix star, 51, took to Instagram to detail the terrifying incident, and added that she was feeling 'grateful and blessed' to be able to see the new year following her life-threatening ordeal.
The jewelry designer explained that she had been on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, when the incident occurred, as she shares images from the trip and photos of her shaved head and post-operation scar.
'In a blink of an eye… life can change,' the TV personality wrote in a caption.
'Christmas Eve on a beautiful sunny day in Aspen on vacation with my family, I had a ski accident that would change my life.'
She continued: 'At the top of the mountain I caught a tip and face planted. Luckily I always wear a helmet. It didn’t seem that bad at the time and I was able to ski to the bottom.
Bling Empire star Lynn Ban (seen January 2023) has revealed that she was forced to undergo emergency brain surgery on Christmas Eve after she got into a horrific skiing accident
The Netflix star, 51, took to Instagram to detail the terrifying incident, and added that she was feeling 'grateful and blessed' following her life-threatening ordeal
'Erring on the side of caution, I wanted to get checked out by ski patrol for a concussion. They assessed me and I was cleared.'
However, something still felt wrong as the star added: 'I had a bit of a headache but thought after lunch it would be fine and I could ski again.
'The paramedic suggested I go to the hospital for a cat scan. This saved my life.'
Lynn then explained: 'I went in a taxi with Jett and within 30 minutes they told us I had a brain bleed and needed to be airlifted to the trauma hospital.
'Last thing I remember was being intubated and waking up after an emergency craniotomy with [husband] Jett [Kain] by my side.'
The TV star shared her gratitude to those who saved her life as she added: 'There’s a long road of recovery ahead but I’m a survivor and grateful to ski patrol, the incredible team of doctors and nurses and the [heart emoji] and support my family and friends.
'GOD IS GOOD. Grateful and blessed to see the new year.'
The star's friends and fans immediately flooded the comments section with well-wishes for the star and her family.
The star posted photos of herself in her hospital bed after the surgery as she explained how a fall while skiing led to a troubling headache
It was then discovered that she had a brain bleed and needed to be airlifted to the trauma hospital for an emergency craniotomy
The jewelry designer explained that she had been on vacation in Aspen, Colorado, when she fell
Her co-star Dorothy Wang commented: 'OMG Lynn I have chills. So happy you are OK and have your incredible tribe by your side. Sending you all my love and and wishing you healing.'
Fellow Bling Empire star Christine Chiu also wrote: 'I'm so so sorry... sending you much love prayers and a smooth recovery.'
Kaos actress Debi Mazar commented: 'Whoa! Omg Lynn! I’m so sorry this happened to you! The haircut and scar is oddly hot.
'You’re a warrior and we are all wishing you a speedy recovery! Sending love and strength!'
Model Adwoa Aboah also stated: 'You’re a survivor, sending so much love to you.'
Fashion editor and celebrity stylist Ann Caruso wrote: 'A true Christmas miracle! So glad you went to the hospital to get checked. It saved your life!
'Lesson for everyone after any accident even if we feel OK get checked out at the hospital. Have a speedy recovery. Sending you so much love and healing energy.'
The debut season of Bling Empire dropped in January 2021 and the sophomore installment came in May 2022.
She told fans: 'At the top of the mountain I caught a tip and face planted. Luckily I always wear a helmet'
The debut season of Bling Empire dropped in January 2021 before the final season aired in 2022
The third season - which had two more episodes for a total of 10 compared to the previous seasons - premiered in October 2022.
Inspired by the success of 2018 film Crazy Rich Asians, the unscripted docu-series followed affluent socialites as they partied and ran major businesses in Los Angeles.
Like any entertaining reality show, Bling Empire also had its fair share of drama, as the stars of the show kept and spilled secrets.
Since its release, the show has received criticism for launching during the pandemic when an anti-Asian sentiment was at its peak in America.
Bling Empire also came under fire for perpetuating stereotypes about Asian Americans being wealthy and privileged.
On the other hand, many felt that the popularity of the series - and a spinoff show with the same premise but based in New York City - proved only heightened interest in the one percent of the Asian diaspora and was not representative of the community and identity as a whole.
Overall, the release was considered a radical move and praised for bringing inclusivity to an industry that largely lacked diversity at the time.
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