In a Thursday morning Instagram post, superstar Selena Gomez revealed why she was “laying low” and not promoting her music this summer.<\/p>\n
She recently underwent a kidney transplant.<\/p>\n
Gomez’ Instagram post includes a photo of her recent time in the hospital. It also includes a caption explaining the situation.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn\u2019t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of,” wrote Gomez in the caption. “So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health.”<\/p>\n
Gomez notes that she will be sharing her “journey through these past several months” with her fans.<\/p>\n
In addition to credited her medical team for the successful surgery, Gomez thanked actress Francia Raisa for donating the kidney.<\/p>\n
“And finally, there aren\u2019t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa,” added Gomez. “She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis.”<\/p>\n
The full post is embedded below.<\/p>\n
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