J.P. Rosenbaum.Photo: Presley Ann/GettyMore than two years after he wasdiagnosed with the rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome,J.P. Rosenbaumis happy to share that he’s healthy and made a “full recovery.“The formerBachelorettewinner, 45, was diagnosed withGuillain-Barré syndrome— a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the nervous system, causing paralysis and body weakness — in Dec. 2019. Rosenbaum had to be hospitalized for several days andlost his ability to do previously simple taskslike tying his shoes and picking up his kids, andspent weeks doing occupational therapyto relearn the movements.In Feb. 2021the reality star said that he feels “about 100%,“and on Sunday he shared that he’s still doing well.Rosenbaum was answering questions from his Instagram followers when one person asked if he has any lingering issues from his Guillain-Barré Syndrome.“Thankfully no!” he replied. “I was very lucky to be diagnosed quickly and treated quickly! It limited the damage to my nerves so they were able to heal and make a full recovery.“Thedad to son, Fordham, 6, and daughter, Essex, 4, with exAshley Hebertadded that it’s “humbling” that he was able to heal completely.“Many other people are not as fortunate,” he said.J.P. Rosenbaum.J.P. Rosenbaum/InstagramRosenbaum said in 2021 that his case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome was milder than many people’s.“I was very, very lucky that my case was on the lighter end of the spectrum,” he said at the time. “It was still terrifying.“RELATED VIDEO: Ashley Hebert Says She Saw J.P. Rosenbaum Cry for the First Time Over Health CrisisJust after his hospitalization,Rosenbaum told PEOPLEthat his condition had an immediate impact on his life with then-wife Hebert and their kids.“Ashley and I used to have a pretty decent balance with the kids,” he said. “I would make breakfasts and lunches and drop off at school two to three times a week. Now, I can’t even pick up my kids. I can’t bathe them, I can’t do anything. I can’t contribute at all. Watching Ashley do all of it is the hardest part.“Luckily, “the kids have been awesome,” Rosenbaum added. “I was worried about how they would react. But we told them Daddy is sick and we have to be careful, but that I’m getting better and I’m getting stronger.”
J.P. Rosenbaum.Photo: Presley Ann/Getty
More than two years after he wasdiagnosed with the rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome,J.P. Rosenbaumis happy to share that he’s healthy and made a “full recovery.“The formerBachelorettewinner, 45, was diagnosed withGuillain-Barré syndrome— a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the nervous system, causing paralysis and body weakness — in Dec. 2019. Rosenbaum had to be hospitalized for several days andlost his ability to do previously simple taskslike tying his shoes and picking up his kids, andspent weeks doing occupational therapyto relearn the movements.In Feb. 2021the reality star said that he feels “about 100%,“and on Sunday he shared that he’s still doing well.Rosenbaum was answering questions from his Instagram followers when one person asked if he has any lingering issues from his Guillain-Barré Syndrome.“Thankfully no!” he replied. “I was very lucky to be diagnosed quickly and treated quickly! It limited the damage to my nerves so they were able to heal and make a full recovery.“Thedad to son, Fordham, 6, and daughter, Essex, 4, with exAshley Hebertadded that it’s “humbling” that he was able to heal completely.“Many other people are not as fortunate,” he said.J.P. Rosenbaum.J.P. Rosenbaum/InstagramRosenbaum said in 2021 that his case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome was milder than many people’s.“I was very, very lucky that my case was on the lighter end of the spectrum,” he said at the time. “It was still terrifying.“RELATED VIDEO: Ashley Hebert Says She Saw J.P. Rosenbaum Cry for the First Time Over Health CrisisJust after his hospitalization,Rosenbaum told PEOPLEthat his condition had an immediate impact on his life with then-wife Hebert and their kids.“Ashley and I used to have a pretty decent balance with the kids,” he said. “I would make breakfasts and lunches and drop off at school two to three times a week. Now, I can’t even pick up my kids. I can’t bathe them, I can’t do anything. I can’t contribute at all. Watching Ashley do all of it is the hardest part.“Luckily, “the kids have been awesome,” Rosenbaum added. “I was worried about how they would react. But we told them Daddy is sick and we have to be careful, but that I’m getting better and I’m getting stronger.”
More than two years after he wasdiagnosed with the rare neurological disorder Guillain-Barré Syndrome,J.P. Rosenbaumis happy to share that he’s healthy and made a “full recovery.”
The formerBachelorettewinner, 45, was diagnosed withGuillain-Barré syndrome— a condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the nervous system, causing paralysis and body weakness — in Dec. 2019. Rosenbaum had to be hospitalized for several days andlost his ability to do previously simple taskslike tying his shoes and picking up his kids, andspent weeks doing occupational therapyto relearn the movements.
In Feb. 2021the reality star said that he feels “about 100%,“and on Sunday he shared that he’s still doing well.
Rosenbaum was answering questions from his Instagram followers when one person asked if he has any lingering issues from his Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
“Thankfully no!” he replied. “I was very lucky to be diagnosed quickly and treated quickly! It limited the damage to my nerves so they were able to heal and make a full recovery.”
Thedad to son, Fordham, 6, and daughter, Essex, 4, with exAshley Hebertadded that it’s “humbling” that he was able to heal completely.
“Many other people are not as fortunate,” he said.
J.P. Rosenbaum.J.P. Rosenbaum/Instagram
Rosenbaum said in 2021 that his case of Guillain-Barré Syndrome was milder than many people’s.
“I was very, very lucky that my case was on the lighter end of the spectrum,” he said at the time. “It was still terrifying.”
RELATED VIDEO: Ashley Hebert Says She Saw J.P. Rosenbaum Cry for the First Time Over Health Crisis
Just after his hospitalization,Rosenbaum told PEOPLEthat his condition had an immediate impact on his life with then-wife Hebert and their kids.
“Ashley and I used to have a pretty decent balance with the kids,” he said. “I would make breakfasts and lunches and drop off at school two to three times a week. Now, I can’t even pick up my kids. I can’t bathe them, I can’t do anything. I can’t contribute at all. Watching Ashley do all of it is the hardest part.”
Luckily, “the kids have been awesome,” Rosenbaum added. “I was worried about how they would react. But we told them Daddy is sick and we have to be careful, but that I’m getting better and I’m getting stronger.”
source: people.com
