Michael said: “I can’t do a lot until I recover, so we just slept all day in the sunlight and chilled out. I have loads of painkillers the hospital gave me that I don’t like to take because they make me really drowsy.” Captioning his post, Michael wrote: “Recovering from surgery.”

Between 100,000 and 120,000 people across the UK, according to Guys and St Thomas’ Specialist Care. A hernia occurs when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue, according to the NHS.

The health organisation goes on to state that a hernia often develops between the chest and hips, while most cause no symptoms, people may notice a swelling or lump in the abdomen or groin.

Fans instantly rushed to offer their support to Michael, with one writing: “You are fit and blessed you will be ok Micheal.” A second said: “Take it easy, quick recovery.” “Wishing you a speedy recovery, take care of yourself,” commented a third. While a fourth typed: “Get well soon, Michael.”

Last week, gushed about Devon being “absolutely gorgeous” with “blue skies all day long” as he made his way back to his pad, where yet another delivery awaited as renovations on his new home progress.

“I got an aluminium framed print to go near my front door, and I love it,” he said. “When the sun hits it, it looks great. My house is slowly starting to take shape now.” He also admitted he “couldn’t be bothered to cook” and instead opted for a microwaved Thai green curry ready meal, rounded off with rhubarb pie and custard.

Days earlier, upon coming round from his operation, the former Strike It Lucky host joked: “Okay the surgery was a success, but what if I’m not funny anymore?”

Michael collected the keys to his new home earlier this month and was left emotional after the locals welcomed him with open arms. He’s taken trips to local beaches, visited Cranch’s Sweet Shop in Salcombe and popped into several local garden centres.

He told fans online: “I can’t believe I’ve been in my new home for nearly a week already and this move has been quite stressful, so I’ve cut down to one job a day so I’m not overwhelmed by it all.” Barrymore subsequently moved to his bedroom, showing how he had been sleeping on a mattress placed directly on the floor while he waited for his bed to be delivered in June.

He explained: “It’s custom-made and it’s going to be pink to match my sofa.” The space looked considerably bare with “five days of washing that has piled up” tucked in one corner. He also explained how locals had turned up to greet him at his home.

He said: “All the kids in the neighbourhood found out where I live and they all showed up on my driveway to say hi and greet me to the neighbourhood.” Barrymore became emotional following their departure, reflecting: “I’ve never had such an outpouring of love after moving into a new place and these kids today are so polite and smile.”

The television personality turned social media star was subsequently invited to participate in a community theatre group at their local school. He said: “Because I’ve said yes to everything since moving here, I turned up. I took part for a bit and gave them some good advice.”