Longtime General Hospital star Kirsten Storms has taken a moment to share an incredibly personal part of her life with her fans. The beloved actress, who has been playing Maxie Jones on the ABC soap opera since 2005, revealed that she recently underwent brain surgery. If you're like me, you're probably sitting there thinking, "Wait, what?!" Let me break it down for you.

Life Behind the Scenes: Kirsten Storms Opens Up

On Sunday, June 6, Kirsten took to Instagram to share her story with her followers. In a heartfelt post, she explained that she's been dealing with some health issues for a while now. But here's the kicker: she thought they were just side effects from her medications or changes that come with age. Can you imagine going through that? It's like trying to solve a puzzle while missing a few key pieces. Thankfully, she's now recovering after undergoing surgery to remove a cyst on her brain, which had been causing those painful migraines.

A Journey to Diagnosis

General Hospital's Kirsten Storms Undergoes Brain Surgery — Shutterstock

Kirsten explained that it all started when she went in for an MRI due to some severe neck pain she'd been experiencing for months. Initially, she thought the neck pain might be causing her frequent migraines. But her orthopedist, who Kirsten describes as "truly a great doctor," decided to go the extra mile and ordered an MRI of her head, just to be safe. That's when they discovered the cyst—a large, fluid-filled one attached to the lower portion of her brain. Imagine that moment of discovery—kind of like finding an unexpected plot twist in a book you're reading.

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A Smooth Recovery and Gratitude

Kirsten was fortunate that her situation wasn't more serious, and she had the support of a wonderful neurosurgeon who knew exactly what to do. "I’m not gonna lie, brain surgery had me nervous," she admitted in her post. But she was incredibly grateful for the support of her family, friends, and her "incredible 'work family'" during this emotional time. She found comfort in being around the people she's worked with for so many years leading up to her surgery. Now, she's excited to get back to work after her recovery.

And let's talk about her sense of humor for a moment. In her post, Kirsten joked about her hair, saying, "Yes, they shaved a portion of my head, so please no comments if you don’t like my hair. It’s temporary." While she didn't include a photo of herself post-surgery, she did share a picture of some knitting projects she started a few weeks ago. She expressed her excitement about finishing them before returning to work.

Final Thoughts and Positivity

Kirsten concluded her post by thanking everyone for their positive vibes, saying, "It’s not gone unnoticed." She also joked about gaining some kind of superpower from the new plates in her brain, hoping she might suddenly be able to knit a sweater in a day—or even an hour. Talk about optimism!

We're sending all the positive energy and love to Kirsten during her recovery. Here's to hoping she feels better soon and returns to the screen stronger than ever.