Teen Mom 2 Alum Cory Wharton Shares Major Update On Daughter’s Recovery — “She’s A Warrior!”

Teen Mom 2 alum Cory Wharton’s daughter, Maya, with ex Taylor Selfridge, just underwent a major surgery. This surgery was Maya’s second open-heart surgery. Her proud father took to instagram, sharing about her steady recovery. Maya has been courageous during these unprecedented times, making her parents beam with pride.

Maya Wharton was born with a congenital heart disease called Tricuspid Atresia, diagnosed when Taylor was 25 weeks pregnant. The family endured more hardship when Maya had her first open-heart surgery at just 7 months old, leading to two weeks in intensive care instead of the expected few days. Wharton updated that the surgery was a success. Additionally, he went on to talk about ‘new struggles’ as Maya is on the mend.

Teen Mom: Inside Cory Wharton’s Visit To The Children’s Hospital

The Teen Mom OG reality star Cory recently gave an insight into the heartbreaking scenario inside a children’s hospital while there for his daughter Maya’s open-heart surgery. He described seeing many children whose situations won’t improve, noting, “A lot of kids here, their situations won’t really get better, and you see that walking around the Children’s Hospital,” in a post on Instagram. He also requested fans to pray for the other families and children experiencing similar medical struggles.

Following Maya’s surgery, he also shared updates on his Instagram about her condition. He thanked fans for their prayers and well-wishes. Cory said that he and his ex-girlfriend have been preparing for this hospital visit. He described their feelings as both terrifying, due to potential health complications, and relieving, because Maya would finally be free of her condition.

Teen Mom: Cory Says “Lil Red Got This” At Daughter’s Recovery

Teen Mom OG star Cory Wharton took to Instagram to share new updates on his daughter Maya’s recovery. “Only two tubes left. Hopefully, she continues to progress,” the star updated. He shared a story, which was a video of little Maya in her new hospital room. “She’s got double-screen action going on,” he wrote in the caption, talking about the TV system in Maya’s new room.

Furthermore, he took to Snapchat, sharing snaps of his daughter with her mother. He expressed his gratitude towards his ex, Taylor, for her presence and care in these challenging times. The reality TV star also expressed appreciation towards fans. “Thank you for all the prayers—they were heard and answered,” he wrote on Instagram.

During Maya’s recovery, the family will stay with her for the week, sources say. “I’ll keep updating you guys, hopefully with only good news,” he told fans. Despite tough times, the former Teen Mom pair remains confident in their toddler. “She’s a warrior, and I know she’s got this,” he added on another post. Moreover, he informed fans that although everything is progressing steadily, the recovery phase still presents its own challenges.

Fans have filled Cory’s comment sections with well-wishes and prayers for Maya’s recovery. The former reality TV couple has thanked everyone. Previously, before Maya’s surgery, the couple had split up. They have another daughter together, Mila, 5. For more reality TV updates, keep returning to TV Season & Spoilers.