Derek Houghs Wife & Updates On Her 'Emergency' Brain Surgery

It’s the worst news that a person can get about someone they love. Derek Hough revealed earlier this month that his beloved wife was hospitalized. Hayley Erbert was experiencing some scary symptoms while on their Symphony of Dance tour and required emergency brain surgery!

Giving fans an update on the Wednesday before Christmas, Derek took to his Instagram to share that his beloved was going back under the knife. “She is going in for surgery this morning to replace a large portion of her skull that was removed during her craniotomy,” he shared.

While all of this sounds incredibly terrifying, Derek assured his fans that their love and support for them was doing wonders. “I strongly believe all the prayers that have been sent with the intention and love of Hayley’s recover has helped so much,” he posted. “I can’t thank you all enough.  Please keep her in your prayers as I believe the collective energy helped her through these past few weeks.”

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In a video he posted earlier in the week, Derek is seen walking arm-in-arm with his love Hayley along the National Mall in Washington, D.C. While you can’t see Hayley’s face, you can see she’s wearing protective headgear. Hopefully, this surgery will mean she no longer has to wear the helmet. Still, Derek explained that they are being realistic.

“Her recovery process has been nothing short of a miracle,” he explained. “She still has a ways to go with another surgery, hopefully in a few weeks, to insert a skull implant to replace the piece that was removed during the craniectomy. It will restore the skull to its natural shape and protect the brain from injury.:

Derek Hough’s Wife Hayley Rushed To The Hospital After Show For Emergency Surgery

On Thursday December 7, the Dancing with the Stars judge, 38, announced on his Instagram that his wife was rushed into emergency surgery and was being treated for a cranial hematoma. “At the end of last night’s tour performance in Washington, D.C., my wife Hayley became disoriented and was taken to the hospital,” he wrote. “She was diagnosed with a cranial hematoma from a burst blood vessel and required an emergency craniectomy. She is in stable condition.”

A cranial hematoma is when blood collects in the skull and although we don’t know how the condition developed for Derek’s beloved, it’s good news indeed to hear that she’s stable under terrifying circumstances.

“I want to thank the first responders and medical personnel who have cared for and continue to care for her. I ask for your prayers and positivity during this time,” he added.

A trying moment for the newlyweds, who just this summer got married on August 26, just before their tour kicked off in late September. Shortly after posting about the news, fellow DWTS fam members like Jenna Johnson, Peta Murgatroyd, and Ariana Madix were sending their love to the pair. 

Here’s hoping for a speedy recovery, Hayley!

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