Fox News host and comedian Kat Timpf underwent a double mastectomy after a frightening diagnosis while pregnant.

“Post-op! They’re honestly not much smaller than they were before I got pregnant,” Timpf said.

From the New York Post:

Timpf shared an update with her fans last week, saying that once she has recovered from giving birth, she would need to have a double mastectomy to “get rid of my cancer.”

“Once I recover from childbirth, my mole removal scars heal, I get a double mastectomy, get rid of my cancer, have breast reconstruction surgery & am physically capable of getting back in the gym, it’s OVER FOR U B—-Z,” the new mother previously wrote on her Instagram.

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A double mastectomy — also known as a bilateral mastectomy — is a surgical procedure in which both breasts are removed, according to the Mayo Clinic.

The surgery is often performed as a treatment for breast cancer, but in some cases, to reduce the risk of a person ever developing the disease.

After Thursday’s update showing she successfully underwent the procedure, Timpf’s fans flooded the comment section of her post to wish her a speedy recovery.

Daily Mail reports:

Timpf, 36, was told she had stage zero breast cancer just one day before going into labor with her first child.

On Thursday afternoon, Timpf shared a post-surgery update to let fans know she was doing well.

She shared an image from a hospital bed of her legs covered by a gown with an animated ‘censored’ illustration over her feet.

In the caption, she made a joke about how much her breast size had been reduced.

‘Post-op! They’re honestly not much smaller than they were before I got pregnant,’ Timpf wrote said.

The TV star’s followers praised her ability to use humor at a difficult time.

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‘Your sense of humor will serve you well getting through this. Helped me, immensely,’ one person shared.

‘Praying for you Kat [heart emoji] And laughter is the best medicine, so you got this!’ another added.

Timpf received a slew of positive messages wishing her a fast recovery as she cares for a newborn baby who she shares with her husband, Cameron Friscia.

 

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