Mark Consuelos Reveals He Is Undergoing ‘Major’ Surgery For Painful Condition

Mark Consuelos is finally addressing a painful foot problem that he has been putting off for more than a year. The Mark Consuelos Reveals He Is Undergoing ‘Major’ Surgery For Painful Condition first appeared on The Blast

Mark Consuelos is finally addressing a painful foot problem that he has been putting off for more than a year. The 55-year-old talk show host revealed on Friday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” that he was preparing to undergo surgery on his arthritic toe immediately after the broadcast. Although Consuelos insisted the operation was serious, his wife and co-host, Kelly Ripa, could not resist poking fun at him while outlining everything she planned to do during his recovery.

Mark Consuelos Says ‘Today’s The Day’

Consuelos shared the news with the studio audience at the beginning of Friday morning’s episode. “Today’s the day,” he told Ripa. “I’ve been putting off this toe surgery for about a year.”

The actor had not eaten since the previous day because he was following his preoperative fasting instructions. He admitted that he was already feeling “a little loopy” by the time he sat down at the co-hosting desk.

“I’ve never heard of fasting for 24 hours before a surgery,” Ripa said.

“It’s dumb. I just want to eat! I can be convinced to eat at any moment,” Consuelos joked back.

Ripa confirmed that she would accompany her husband to the procedure and help care for him afterward. However, her support apparently comes with one major condition. She wants another entertaining video for the family collection.

“I’m not resisting the opportunity to video capture you coming out of your propofol haze,” Ripa joked.

“That’s right. People say some funny, funny things,” Consuelos replied.

Ripa then reminded him that this would not be her first time documenting his reaction to anesthesia. “I have you on video from your last foot surgery,” she said.

Kelly Ripa Has Big Plans For His Recovery

The couple also discussed how their household routine will change while Consuelos is unable to move around normally. Consuelos asked Ripa to temporarily take over some of his regular responsibilities, including walking their dog. He also requested that she remain fully “present” while helping him recover.

In a playful warning, he told her to “put your phone down, take your AirPods out of your ears.” Ripa had already started planning ways to prevent her husband from becoming bored while he is recuperating. Her list of possible activities included reading, journaling and playing games.

“I can teach you to knit if you want,” she offered.

“Yeah, I’m going to bedazzle my boot,” Consuelos quipped.

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The Talk Show Host Insists This Is Not A ‘Pedicure’

Ripa jokingly wondered whether Consuelos was having the procedure to improve his golf game, but he quickly clarified that the operation was medically necessary. “No, it’s arthritic, it’s bad,” he explained. “I need help. Yeah, it hurts.”

Consuelos previously revealed that he developed arthritis in his toe after years of playing soccer. He has also discussed dealing with turf toe and underwent surgery on his left foot in the past.

Turf toe is an injury involving the joint at the base of the big toe. Repeated stress or trauma to the area can cause pain and stiffness, although Consuelos did not disclose his formal diagnosis or the exact procedure he was scheduled to receive. At one point, the television personality dramatically claimed that the pain in his big toe was “worse than childbirth.”

Ripa, who shares three children with Consuelos, unsurprisingly had thoughts about that comparison. “Basically, he’s having a pedicure,” she teased.

“No, I’m not. This is a major surgery,” Consuelos insisted. “It’s like a C-section for your toe.”

Ripa quickly responded, “You know what’s so funny? I didn’t fast at all for my C-section. And I was wide awake.”

Kelly Ripa Recently Recovered From Her Own Surgery

Consuelos’ procedure comes shortly after Ripa recovered from gum graft surgery over the summer. The daytime host was temporarily absent from “Live” following the painful dental procedure, with Kevin Jonas stepping in beside Consuelos while she healed.

A gum graft is commonly used to treat gum recession and protect exposed tooth roots. Ripa had delayed the operation for approximately five years before her dentist told her it had become necessary.

Consuelos previously told viewers that his wife was doing well but had been ordered not to talk during her recovery. She was also placed on a soft-food diet and instructed not to use a straw or examine the surgical site by pulling down her lip.

Ripa returned to the show in September.

Mark Consuelos Has Endured A Difficult Year

The surgery comes during an emotional year for Consuelos and his family. His father, Saul Consuelos, died on March 23 following a lengthy illness. Mark later reflected on the loss during an appearance on the “I’ve Never Said This Before with Tommy DiDario” podcast.

Consuelos explained that he had hoped his father would experience a merciful death and was grateful that it happened “very quickly and painlessly.” However, knowing that his father’s death was coming did not make the grief easier to process. “My father’s a mythical character to me. He’s, like, the best man I’ve ever met. Everything good that I’ve kind of glommed onto of how I carry myself comes from him,” Consuelos shared.

He also spoke about the painful adjustment of no longer having his father readily available after being able to depend on him throughout his entire life. Saul immigrated to the United States from Mexico as a teenager and served in the U.S. Navy for three decades. He continued pursuing his education while raising his family and eventually earned a master’s degree.

Consuelos was performing in the Broadway production of “Fallen Angels” when his father died, forcing him to compartmentalize his grief while continuing with the show. He later said that work provided a temporary distraction before the loss became more real during a family memorial.

Ripa has also publicly praised her late father-in-law and supported her husband through the loss.

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