Selena comes clean –about kidney transplant
Selena Gomez, right, recovers in hospital with best friend Francia Raisa after her kidney transplant
Selena Gomez, right, recovers in hospital with best friend Francia Raisa after her kidney transplant

SELENA Gomez has revealed she’s had a secret kidney transplant due to her battle with Lupus, and that her best friend was the donor.

The singer, 25, broke the news by sharing a picture of herself recovering in hospital alongside pal and fellow actress, Francia Raisa.
In a lengthy post, she explained why she had been absent for most of the summer as she shared a series of pictures of her scars.
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease with symptoms including body aches, fevers and extreme fatigue; it can also lead to kidney and heart damage.
She wrote: “I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of.
“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. I honestly look forward to sharing with you soon, my journey through these past several months, as I have always wanted to do with you.
“Until then, I want to publicly thank my family and incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to, and post-surgery.”
Selena, who is dating The Weeknd, went on thank The Secret Life of the American Teenager star, Francia, who had donated her kidney, revealing she felt “incredibly blessed”.
Selena continued: “And finally, there aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend, Francia Raisa.
“She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much, sis.”
And, helping to raise some awareness about Lupus,  she added: “Lupus continues to be very misunderstood, but progress is being made. For more information regarding Lupus, please go to the Lupus Research Alliance website: www.lupusresearch.org”
Francia and Selena have been best friends since 2008, and even call each other sister.
Selena was pictured back at work for the first time since the operation, and looked happy and healthy on set in New York.
Last year, Francia paid tribute to Selena on her birthday, revealing she had been there for her through thick and thin. (The Sun)

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