New Delhi: Actor Arjun Bijlani, who recently underwent surgery for appendicitis, is back to work and has started shooting for hisshow 'Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya ShivShakti'. The actor has opened up about how the situation could have turned dire if he hadn't reached the hospital in time. Currently, his primary focus is on recuperating and taking things at a steady pace.
The actor had informed his fans about his surgery by posting a picture on Instagram from the hospital. He had written, “I’m feeling better than yesterday and will be back on my feet and working soon”.
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Bijlani reflected on his recovery process, “The recovery is going well. I am at home, consuming light meals. I am undergoing a complete detox. It feels like a second chance at life because my appendix was dangerously swollen. It was on the verge of bursting. Fortunately, I reached the hospital just in time, and they performed the operation immediately”.
The 41-year-old confessed that he initially dismissed the pain as a mere stomach ache, only realising the severity of the situation when it became unbearable.
“One month ago, I experienced stomach pain. I halted shooting and rested in my vanity van after taking painkillers. I didn't pay much heed to it... This time, when the pain persisted despite medication, I rushed to the emergency room, where I was diagnosed with appendicitis and promptly underwent surgery. I was fortunate to have been saved; even the doctor acknowledged this. It could have been fatal,” Bijlani told Hindustan Times.
Although apprehensive about the surgery, Bijlani acknowledged that it was necessary for his well-being.
“I asked the doctors if they could prescribe some tablets, but they declined, stating that I was fortunate it hadn't ruptured yet,” he shared.
Following his discharge from the hospital, Bijlani is prioritising his health and proceeding with caution.
“At the moment, I am technically working. Some close-up shots were taken the day after the surgery, and recently, some camera crew visited my home to capture more close-ups. However, I will commence shooting on set on Sunday. I will be pacing myself and avoiding strenuous activities. I can't engage in rigorous physical tasks. I am taking it easy because it's about my life and well-being,” he was quoted as saying by Hindustan Times.
“My advice to people is, if your stomach ache persists, please undergo an ultrasound. Don't neglect your health. I was literally saved in the nick of time,” he added.
Arjun plays Shiv in the popular daily soap ‘Pyaar Ka Pehla Adhyaya ShivShakti'.