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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Dorit Kemsley shared more on her 10-year-old son Jagger's recent health struggles, explaining that he underwent two surgeries for septic hip in less than a week.
By Gabrielle Chung Nov 02, 2024 1:05 AMTags
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Dorit Kemsley is getting candid about her son Jagger's heath struggles.
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star—who shares the 10-year-old as well as daughter Phoenix, 8, with Paul "PK" Kemsley—opened up about her oldest's recent hospitalization, sharing that the "past month has been very difficult for our family."
"Jagger had 2 surgeries in under a week for septic hip, had to stay in the hospital nearly 2 weeks," she wrote on Instagram Nov. 1, "and just when we thought it was all over, we had a set back this week."
Fortunately, Jagger—who Dorit described as an "incredibly brave, courageous little boy" and a "fighter"—recovered in time to celebrate Halloween "like he desperately wanted to," dressing up as Bam Bam for the family's The Flintstones-themed group costume.
"That made this Halloween extra special for all of us," Dorit continued. "I’m in awe and so proud of our little munchkin, his strength, positive mindset and can do attitude he’s maintained through everything he’s been through."
Thanking Jagger's medical team, the 48-year-old added in her post, "Feeling blessed and hopeful that better days lay ahead."
In a family photo of their costumes, Dorit dressed up as Wilma while PK—who the Bravo star separated from in May after nine years of marriage—donned Fred's iconic robe. Meanwhile, their daughter channeled Pebbles complete with a large bone in her hair.
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Septic hip—also know as bacterial arthritis—is a painful infection within the joints that can cause severe damage to cartilage and bone, according to the Mayo Clinic. Treatment of the disorder often involves surgery or draining the joint with a needle.
On Oct. 18, PK shared a photo of Jagger being discharged from the hospital. In the snapshot, the tween sat in a wheelchair while flashing a big smile and making the shaka sign with his hands.
"Jagger V the Virus," PK wrote in the caption, "and the winner ,by clear knock out …. Jagger Kemsley."
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