Kelly Ripa’s Painful Gum Graft Surgery: Mark Consuelos Shares Details on Her Recovery |
Kelly Ripa has undergone gum graft surgery that has temporarily sidelined the daytime television host and forced her into an unusual recovery period during which she is unable to speak. Mark Consuelos revealed his wife’s medical procedure during Monday’s episode of ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’, explaining the details of her condition to guest Nick Jonas. The surgery, recommended by Ripa’s dentist five years ago, has left the famously chatty host with strict instructions to remain silent while her gums heal.
Kelly Ripa is recovering from gum graft surgery after postponing the dentist-recommended procedure for several years.Image credit (Instagram)
During Monday’s broadcast, Mark Consuelos explained that Kelly Ripa had undergone gum graft surgery. “Kelly sends her love,” Mark Consuelos told guest Nick Jonas. “Kelly had a little bit, well, it’s not a little, she had a gum graft surgery.”
Why Kelly Ripa underwent gum graft surgery after years of postponing treatment
Gum graft surgery typically helps correct thinning or receding gums. Mark Consuelos revealed that Kelly Ripa had been recommended to have the surgery years ago by her dental professional. “Her dentist said five years ago, ‘You can do it in about five years,'” Mark Consuelos recalled. “And she joked, ‘I didn’t think I’d still be on the air in five years!'”Mark Consuelos disclosed that her recovery process includes a strict requirement not to talk. “Wow. That’s got to be the hardest thing she’s ever done,” Nick Jonas joked, highlighting the irony of the talk show host being unable to speak.
Mark Consuelos shares update on Kelly Ripa’s recovery after gum graft surgery
Describing Kelly Ripa as “such a great conversationalist,” Mark Consuelos hinted he might be having trouble getting the talk show host to follow doctor’s orders. “I’m trying to keep her to follow the rules, follow the directions,” he said.
Mark Consuelos said he is helping Kelly Ripa follow her doctor’s instructions as she heals from gum graft surgery.Image credit (Instagram)
As Kelly Ripa recovered at home, Mark Consuelos revealed the toughest part wasn’t the pain but rather convincing the famously curious television host to stop checking on her healing gums and let the procedure do its work. “Last night she was like, ‘Can you look?’ I’m like, ‘I’m not pulling your lip down,'” Mark Consuelos said. Kelly Ripa instead got into position so Mark Consuelos could check without touching her lip. “So I’m down there like, ‘It looks great!'”
Kelly Ripa’s high pain tolerance makes gum graft surgery recovery surprising
The longtime actor said the surgery was especially alarming because Kelly Ripa rarely complains about pain, making this recovery stand out from any previous dental visit. “Yeah, it’s painful,” Mark Consuelos told Nick Jonas. “But she famously doesn’t feel pain. When she goes into the dentist, she doesn’t use the novocaine. But this one hurts, so I know it’s bad.”
Kelly Ripa is expected to remain away from the daytime talk show for about a week while recovering from her dental procedure.Image credit (Instagram)
Kelly Ripa’s high pain tolerance led Nick Jonas to wonder at just how much women can endure. He revealed his own wife, Danielle Jonas, has a similar ability to brush off pain. “I’ll be like, ‘Are you in pain?’ She’s like, ‘I’m fine!’ Come to find out her foot’s, like, falling off,” Nick Jonas joked.“Well, they do have kids. They deliver kids,” Mark Consuelos added. “We’re not built for that.”
When will Kelly Ripa return to ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’?
A representative for ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ confirmed to People that Kelly Ripa is not expected to return to the show for the next week, allowing her adequate time to heal from the gum graft procedure without the demands of hosting the live daytime program.
