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Travis Barkeris shedding some light on his health.
The Blink-182 drummer, 46, said he is “currently much better” as he updated his 7.5 million Instagram followers Saturday after hewas hospitalizedearlier this week due to “life-threatening” pancreatitis.
“I went in for an endoscopy Monday feeling great,” he recounted on his Instagram Story. “But after dinner, I developed excruciating pain and have been hospitalized ever since.
“I am so very very grateful that with intensive treatment, I am currently much better,” Barker added.
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Barker’s wifeKourtney Kardashianalso noted that they were “so touched and appreciative” for the support they’ve received, sharing an update on her own Instagram Story.
“Oh what a scary and emotional week it has been. Our health is everything and sometimes we take for granted how quickly it can change,” Kardashian wrote. “Travis and I went in for a routine endoscopy together and he ended up with severe, life-threatening pancreatitis.”
The Poosh founder added that she’s “so grateful to God for healing my husband,” as well as to their fans' prayers and the specialists, doctors and nurses at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles “for taking such wonderful care” of them.
“It’s crazy how sometimes words could never truly express the gratitude or feelings I have inside of me,” Kardashian wrote in a follow-up Instagram Story.
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A sourcetold PEOPLEhe was suffering from pancreatitis, an inflammation of the organ that aids in digestion and regulating blood sugar. “He was complaining of cramps,” they said.
“Kourtney was worried yesterday. They both were,” another insider said. “Travis was suffering from extreme stomach pain and could barely walk.” An additional source said that Kardashian “won’t leave his side” in the hospital.
Barker’s daughterAlabama Luella, 16, asked fans to “please send your prayers,” as his ex-wifeShanna Moakler’s daughterAtiana De La Hoya, 23, whom she shares withOscar De La Hoya, alsoopened up to her followers.
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“Thank you for the outpouring of love and prayers sent our way at this time,” Atiana wrote on her Instagram Story. “It is heard, felt and appreciated Xx.”
Moakler, 47, evenexpressed her gratitudeto fans for showing their support, writing that her ex “has beat the odds numerous times and I know with his support system he will do it again. I will always be there for him and my children.”
Barker was married to Moakler from 2004 to 2008, and they also share 18-year-old sonLandon Asher, in addition to daughter Alabama.
source: people.com
