Joe Manganiello is opening up about a health crisis that almost took his life. In his new memoir“Bloodlines,”the actor reveals that back in 2016, his large intestine ruptured while he was on a film set in Wilmington, North Carolina. The emergency surgery that followed removed the organ entirely, left him with an ostomy bag, and caused him to lose 60 pounds in just two weeks.
The seven-year autoimmune battle came without a formal diagnosis, something many people with chronic conditions know all too well. Manganiello also addresses his ex-wife Sofía Vergara in the book, alleging she refused to hug him during his illness while crediting her with making the decision that saved his life.
Today, Manganiello says he is symptom-free and no longer on medication. His story highlights how difficult autoimmune conditions can be to identify and treat, and why perseverance through medical uncertainty matters. Have you or someone you know ever dealt with a health battle that took years to figure out?
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