Shaquille O’Neal, the beloved NBA star and pop culture icon, recently underwent major surgery at the age of 51. Naturally, fans were concerned when they heard the news, but Shaq took to social media to reassure everyone and inject some humor into the situation.

In an Instagram post, Shaq captioned a picture with, “I’m always watching @TurnerSportsEJ and @Candace_Parker miss y’all.” He then went on to explain that he had to undergo a procedure known as BBL WORK, which stands for hip replacement. He playfully referred to it as a cosmetic procedure popular among social media influencers and Hollywood celebrities, lightening the mood.

When a fan asked Shaq if the surgery was painful, he candidly replied, “Hell yes.” This prompted other fans to share their own experiences, reassuring him that the recovery might not be as bad as he expected. One fan even mentioned having their first hip replacement and getting ready for the second one, emphasizing that it didn’t hurt much.

Shaquille O’Neal’s friends also chimed in, adding their own humorous remarks. Nate Johnson jokingly suggested that while Shaq was at it, he should get his feet fixed too. Rick Fox joined in, mentioning that hips don’t lie, referring to Shakira’s famous song, and humorously hinting that he might also need a hip replacement in the future.

We are relieved to hear that Shaquille O’Neal is doing well after his surgery and we wish him a speedy recovery. We can’t wait to see him back to his normal self soon! Share this update with other Shaquille O’Neal fans to spread the good news.