Following her surgeries starting at the end of 2023, Hayley Erbert wanted to share how she was doing, along with other messages for fans. So, Derek Hough joined her as they hit the press circuit.
The wife of Dancing with the Stars’ own was unexpectedly hospitalized in 2023 after feeling disoriented. She was diagnosed with cranial hematoma and was soon given an emergency craniectomy, reaching a stable condition.
She remained hospitalized for some time and eventually underwent a second surgery. Presently, she’s doing much better and had to share her joy and gratitude with the world.
Hayley’s message for fans following craniectomy
In an Instagram video to their followers, Derek said, “It’s been wild going from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows. But I have to say, throughout this experience this woman has been unbelievable and her perseverance and her acceptance of the whole situation, her strength, it’s been remarkable to witness firsthand.”
Hayley added, “To this day, I still have really good days and I have really bad days — emotionally and physically sometimes — but I’m doing so much better every single day. Truly there is so much progress every day and I’m so grateful for that.”
With tears, Hayley gave her fans a message of gratitude: “Thank you all so much for all of your messages, your love, your energy, your light, your prayers. … I believe it’s what’s gotten me through this a little bit faster and it’s what helped me heal. It’s what helped me stay positive throughout the entire experience.”
Hayley then reflected on how much things had changed going into 2024, saying, “A new haircut, a new scar, a new sac of fluid on the side of my face, which is supposed to eventually go away,” she laughed. “A new skull. But also a new outlook on life. Life is so precious. Spend time with the ones you love. Hold them close ‘cause you never know what could happen.”
Ultimately, Hayley was “grateful to be alive and be here to tell my story.” We’re happy she’s here, too.
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