Little People Big World’s Zach Roloff is awake and recovering from brain surgery, as shared by his wife, Tori. On Thursday morning, Zach underwent an emergency shunt revision on Thursday morning, but his wife has informed fans that he “is doing well and recovering” following the procedure.
“Not exactly how we saw our week going… Zachary had emergency shunt revision this morning,” Tori vaptioned her post. “It’s been a scary 72 hours but he is doing well and recovering!!” She posted pictures of her husband giving thumbs up in his hospital bed. She thanked friends, family and supporters, as well as her husband’sneurosurgeon team for “their attentiveness to Zach’s needs!”
Little People Big World’s Zach Roloff Is “Doing Well and Recovering” After Brain Surgery
“We feel so loved and supported by you,” she continued. “Also shout out to [Zach’s mother Amy Roloff] for holding down the fort and playing hide n seek for who knows how many hours. “I’m here praying that Zach’s recovery is quick and easy and that this will be our answered prayers to relieving his migraines! You’re a freaking bad ass, Zach. You just had brain surgery… and handled it like a rock star. I’m so proud of you. Jeremiah 17:14 #storyofzachandtori,” she wrote.
According to John Hopkins Medicine, a shunt is a hollow tube surgically placed in the brain — or occasionally in the spine — to help drain cerebrospinal fluid and redirect it to another location in the body where it can be reabsorbed. Zach dad, Matt Roloff told fans on Wednesday, February 8 that his son was preparing to have an “important shunt revision,” asking them for prayers.
Tori also told fans via a since-expired Instagram Story on that night that she “hesitated” sharing the news, “but I believe strongly in prayer and could use some tomorrow.” “They say it’s routine surgery but it’s far from my routine and Zach and I are nervous,” she added. “It feels big to us but we trust his doctors and their ability and knowledge! Any prayers are greatly appreciated!”
