Amy Schumer has sparked concern after sharing photos from hospital and using a walker.
The 44-year-old shared a post on Instagram, with the star seen in her house standing behind a walker, wearing mismatched clothes and with her hair in a messy ponytail.
“Since my surfing injury back in the day my L5 has been killing me,” the mother-of-one shared.
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“Today I got a laminectomy! It’s a short recovery and when I’m feeling better I will buy a bra!” she joked.
According to Mayo Clinic, a laminectomy is a surgery that removes the back arch or part of a spinal bone.
“This part of the bone, called the lamina, covers the spinal canal. Laminectomy enlarges the spinal canal to ease pressure on the spinal cord or nerves,” it said.
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The actress also posted a photo from what appeared to be her hospital bed to her Instagram stories.
“Overheard post back surgery ‘pickle ball keeps this place in business,'” she captioned the snap.
Friends and fans sent the comedian well wishes for her recovery.
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Real Housewives star Bethenny Frankle penned, “OH NO ❤️❤️” while Kathy Hilton wrote, “Feel better soon my love. 😍😍😍😍😍😍”
Music journalist Alison Hangendorf wrote, “Ugh I didn’t know you suffer from this too. I’m with you! I’m truly hoping this brings you some relief and until then you look adorable as always!”
Singer Allison Strong penned, “Feel better, Amy! Hoping this surgery provides you the relief you need.”
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One fan shared, “Youre an absolute legend! Hope you feel better ❤️”
Schumer shares one son, Gene, six years old, with husband Chris Fischer.
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