LO Bosworth has revealed she suffered a traumatic brain injury and admitted she “still struggles” two years after the accident.
The Hills star 34, shared a candid post with her Instagram followers explaining she had kept it a secret from fans and urging them not to take their health for granted.
Alongside a video of her working out and being silly, Lo wrote: “2 years ago in March I suffered a traumatic brain injury I didn’t tell you guys about.”
The former MTV reality star went on to explain that the incident occurred in a restaurant when a door fell off its hinges and onto her head.
“I was in the hospital and suffered a moderate to severe concussion for months. I took weeks off work and the road to recovery was long. I remember visiting a friend a few weeks later and feeling totally lost on 3rd avenue and 21st street, not knowing which direction to walk in.”
“I still struggle to recall words from time to time and get my thoughts out coherently 2 years later,” she revealed.
Lo went on to explain that on top of her recovery from a brain injury, she found out she had the virus mononucleosis.
“One day I had to put my head down on my desk at work because of sheer exhaustion and fell asleep,” the 34-year-old admitted. “I laid in bed for months and months whenever I could while continuing to work full-time at @lovewellness.”
She went on: “Long story short, one of the reasons I’ve been so committed to healthy eating and fitness since the pandemic started is because it took a full year from the head injury + mono for me to be in a place where I could even consider exercising with regularity.
“This post is dedicated to my health and your health – precious and sometimes taken for granted. If you have it, take advantage of it. All my love.”
The Love Wellness CEO was flooded with well wishes from her fans and celebrity friends.
Tennis superstar Venus Williams, 40, revealed she also suffers with memory issues by writing: “Happy to see you doing well and recovering and inspiring others! I also have memory issues/lose my words due to brain fog and autoimmune issues. I know the feeling!”
Another follower added: “Thank you for sharing, may you continue on the road to recovery and healthy living.”
While a third penned: “Thanks for the reminder that we should always be conscious of our health. Glad you’ve come a long way from your accident.”
