Ant McPartlin 'heaps praise' on NHS doctor who helped him battle the painkiller addiction that nearly killed him
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Ant McPartlin has heaped praise on the NHS doctor who helped him battle his addiction.
The TV presenter turned to booze and drugs to cope with chronic pain following a private operation on his knee.
Following the op, he visited NHS Professor David Deehan - a consultant orthopaedic surgeon and an expert in knee surgery - in his hometown.
“Professor Deehan has been a huge part of turning Ant’s life around. Ant thinks he’s brilliant and can’t stop telling everyone how important this guy has been to his recovery," a source told The Sun.
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“He was so let down by private healthcare, both in terms of his failed knee op and doctors who kept prescribing him dangerous painkillers in London. Ant knew he needed a different surgeon.”
While Professor David Deehan told the newspaper: “It is always a privilege to help and surgery is a team effort. It is also very easy and a joy to treat a patient who is so honest and as motivated as Anthony.”
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It comes after the TV star apologised for putting wife Lisa Armstrong 'through hell' with mood swings and depression.
The I'm A Celebrity presenter was forced to reveal all in a tearful confession to Lisa and TV partner Declan Donnelly after breaking down about about his addictions.
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Ant revealed childhood sweetheart Lisa, who is a make-up artist on Strictly Come Dancing, has been 'fantastic' as she supported him in his recovery.
The couple will now spend the next few weeks together with close friends and family out of the public spotlight while he continues his recovery.
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Ant took to Twitter on Sunday evening to thank fans for their kind words after he broke his silence following his stint in rehab.
He wrote: "Have to say I'm overwhelmed by everyone's love, support and well wishes today. Thank you one and all. I'm sending all my love back. A xxx"