Joe Manganiello Posts Hospital Pics From Mysterious Health Battle
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Key Points:
- Joe Manganiello shared graphic photos from his hospital stay, revealing the physical toll of his yearslong health battle, including significant weight loss and medical equipment attached to him.
- He lost 60 pounds within two weeks following surgery and showed part of his ostomy bag in one of the images.
- One photo displays the surgical incisions on his abdomen after removal of the ostomy bag and reconnection of his digestive tract, which includes a visible, bloody wound.
- Another close-up shows red spots on his face, which he attributes to multiple skin conditions caused by his illness over seven years.
- Manganiello described his skin as an immune organ that suffered nearly every known condition, often simultaneously, during his prolonged health struggle.
