Selena Gomes Gets A kidney transplant

September 14,2017

selena Gomeze has undergone a kidney transplant over her lupus condition with the kidney from her best friend. 

The singer and actress shared the information via her Instagram page September 14. a picture of herself and her best friend, Francia Raisaon on  hospital beds with the caption:

“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.

“Until then I want to publicly thank my family and the incredible team of doctors for everything they have done for me prior to and post-surgery.

“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. Lupus continues to be very misunderstood but progress is being made.’’

Lupus is an autoimmune disease in which the human immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks healthy tissues and systems such as the kidneys and blood cells.