LUCY ROMALOTTI ACTRESS UNDERGOES SECOND SURGERY AT 19
TL;DR: Lily Brooks O’Briant, who plays Lucy Romalotti on The Young and the Restless, bravely shared her endometriosis journey on Instagram, revealing she recently underwent her second surgery at age 19. After having 21 lesions removed at age 17, Lily just had 24 more lesions removed from her ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, back nerves, bladder and more. The young actress is using her platform to raise awareness for endometriosis, a disease affecting 1 in 10 women worldwide.
Lily’s Brave Instagram Announcement
On Instagram, Lily Brooks O’Briant opened up about her endometriosis journey with honesty and courage that’s inspiring fans and raising crucial awareness about this often-misunderstood condition.
“Endometriosis is a disease that affects 1 in 10 women. I am 1 in 10,” Lily began her post (click here to see her full post). “This past week I had my second endometriosis surgery.”
The young actress explained that her first surgery was two years ago at age 17, where Dr. Tamer Seckin removed 21 lesions. Now at 19, Lily underwent a second surgery that removed 24 lesions from multiple areas of her body including her ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, nerves in her back, bladder and more. The fact that Lily needed extensive surgery on so many different areas illustrates just how serious and widespread endometriosis can be.
Working With Top Specialists
Lily expressed gratitude for being treated by three of the world’s leading endometriosis excision surgeons: Dr. Camran Nezhat, Dr. Tamer Seckin, and Dr. Iris Orbuch. For her second surgery, Lily chose to stay in California with Dr. Nezhat rather than travel to New York, as the previous trip had been “pretty tough” on her.
Lily‘s decision to name her surgeons and emphasize their expertise helps others understand the importance of seeing endometriosis specialists rather than general practitioners who may not have the specialized training needed to properly treat this complex condition.
Doing Everything Right—And Still Needing Surgery
Lily emphasized that she had been doing everything she could to manage her endometriosis symptoms between surgeries, including following an anti-inflammatory diet, taking supplements, getting acupuncture, having lymphatic drainage massages, and managing stress. Despite all these proactive measures, Lily still needed this second surgery.
This highlights an important reality about endometriosis: Even with excellent self-care and symptom management, surgical intervention is sometimes necessary. Lily‘s openness about needing surgery despite doing “everything right” is crucial for other endometriosis patients who may feel discouraged when symptoms persist despite their best efforts.
What Is Endometriosis?
For those unfamiliar, endometriosis is a chronic condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus. This tissue can be found on ovaries, fallopian tubes, intestines, bladder, and other organs—exactly the areas where Lily‘s lesions were found. Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 women of reproductive age worldwide, though many cases go undiagnosed for years. Symptoms can include severe menstrual pain, chronic pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, fatigue, and infertility.
Why Sharing Her Story Matters
Lily‘s decision to share her endometriosis journey publicly is incredibly important. Many people have never heard of endometriosis or don’t understand its severity, so Lily‘s platform helps educate the public. Talking openly about reproductive health issues also helps normalize these conversations and reduces the shame that often surrounds them.
Young women suffering from endometriosis often feel isolated and alone in their struggles. Seeing someone like Lilyshare her experience provides comfort and community for those fighting similar battles. The term “endo warrior” is used within the endometriosis community to describe those fighting this chronic condition, and Lily joining this community of warriors while using her platform to raise awareness is making a real difference.
Lucy Romalotti on The Young and the Restless
On The Young and the Restless, Lily Brooks O’Briant plays Lucy Romalotti, daughter of Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei) and Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom). Lucy‘s storylines have dealt with serious issues including her mother Heather‘s murder and the aftermath of that tragedy. Lily‘s ability to portray emotional depth on screen while dealing with her own health challenges off-screen speaks to her professionalism and strength.
Healing and Moving Forward
Lily ended her Instagram post with gratitude: “I am so grateful to be healing now” along with the hashtags #endowarrior and #endometriosis. The Young and the Restless family and fans are sending Lily Brooks O’Briant all the love and support as she heals from her surgery.
Lily‘s courage in sharing her endometriosis journey is helping countless other young women feel less alone. Her advocacy work for endometriosis awareness is just as important as her work on screen. We wish Lily a smooth recovery and continued success in managing her endometriosis. Thank you for using your voice to raise awareness for 1 in 10 women!
Sending healing thoughts to Lily!
