I'm A Celeb star undergoes 'life-changing' surgery and gives update after hospital stay

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Former I'm A Celebrity 2015 contestant Kieron Dyer has said that he's remaining "optimistic" and feeling "healthier than ever" after undergoing a successful surgery on his liver.

In a statement released to his fans on Thursday 5 October, the Chesterfield FC coach penned: "In 2019 I was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, a chronic liver condition that has no cure.

Ever since that day, I knew that I would require a transplant.Three months ago, I was admitted to the Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge. "A fortnight ago came the life-changing news that I was to be the recipient of a new liver, and would swiftly undergo a transplant.This morning I was discharged from hospital." The 44-year-old went on to speak about the "generosity and kindness" of his organ donor, who had been a similar age to him, and promised to make the most of his extra "chance" at life. "The gratitude I feel for the position I find myself in has no bounds and I feel blessed to leave hospital feeling healthier than ever," he added.Thanking his family for their support, he said: "I would like to thank my family who have offered extraordinary support during what has been a very tough period, and whilst there will inevitably be bumps in the road ahead, I return home with my optimistic outlook that I worried would never return." The 44 year old, who was "medically withdrawn" from Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins in 2021, also showed his appreciation to the hospital staff who were there for him in his time of need, and admitted he "could not have been in better hands". "Simply saying 'thank you' to the staff at the hospital feels insufficient.They have been extraordinary.