Kerry Katona has revealed that she has been far too busy to see a doctor in recent weeks despite being struck down with a horrendous sickness.
The former Atomic Kitten singer, 42, revealed over the weekend that she was left bedbound with vicious flu-like symptoms after admitting that she feels like a stranger in her own body as it continues to 'swell' following complications after her tummy tuck.
On Monday, Kerry took to her Instagram stories to tell her followers just how bad she was feeling as she posted a photo of herself wrapped up in bed.
The Whole Again hit-maker has also been busy rehearsing for her pantomime stint, and hasn't been able to find the time to see a doctor about her ailments.
Writing in her column for New Magazine this week, Kerry said that she has had to 'power through' her sickness because she needs to be better for Christmas.
"It's been a long week. I've been in rehearsals for panto, but I haven't been well at all. I've felt like I've been so rundown and I just don't feel right in myself. I haven't been able to see a doctor, but it's all good - I've got to power through," she penned.
"Christmas is such a busy time and I can't afford to be feeling ill. I've made a dent in my Christmas shopping because I knew I'd be in panto. I actually did most of it online because I just haven't had the time to go to the shops.
"All the kids are very excited and I'm so looking forward to spending time with everyone I love this year."
It comes after Kerry broke down in tears on Instagram while telling her fans that she's been struck down with a mystery illness.
The former Atomic Kitten singer insisted that she 'just wants to feel better' after battling a mystery illness for days.
The mum-of-five, who is preparing to undergo corrective surgery on her tummy tuck in the New Year, burst into tears as she explained her symptoms to her 809,000 Instagram followers.
Sharing the health update from the comfort of her bed, while wrapped up in her dressing gown, Kerry expressed her desperation to feel well again as she penned: "Just wanna feel better."
Kerry's bedbound snap came after she showcased how 'an aging ex popstar' looks with the flu.
The star shared a makeup-free image of herself looking glum while she was cooped up at home feeling worse for wear.
"This is what an aging ex popstar looks like full of the flu," Kerry captioned the candid snap.
Kerry's nasty flu comes just days after she opened up about her body issues, admitting she feels uncomfortable in her 'really swollen body' after failing to look after herself properly after undergoing a tummy tuck.
The former Celebs Go Dating star is now looking ahead to corrective surgery to help her with her body struggles.
