She revealed she had a kidney transplant on Instagram Thursday.
And on Friday, Selena Gomez was spotted leaving her New York City apartment with her boyfriend The Weeknd.
He was ‘one of her biggest supports’ during her recovery, a source told People magazine.
Glowing: Selena Gomez was spotted leaving her New York City apartment with her boyfriend The Weeknd on Friday
For her Friday outing, Selena slipped on a pale blue and white dress; she paired the summer frock with sneakers and a cream purse.
The Weeknd, born Abel Tesfaye, was spotted leaving her apartment in a colorful ensemble soon after.
Selena needed a kidney transplant due to lupus, an autoimmune disease; her best friend Francia Raisa donated her kidney to her.
Lupus, which is a lifelong disease, is when a person’s immune system attacks its own healthy tissue instead of only attacking viruses and bacteria, causing inflammation.
People’s insider said The Weeknd has ‘been very caring and it’s meant a lot to her to have him by her side.’
People’s source explained that Selena traveled with her musician beau ‘on his tour and he was off during her surgery and right after during her recovery.’
What a good man: And a source told People magazine that he was ‘one of her biggest supports’ during her recovery
Pretty lady: Selena looked incredible in a pale blue and white dress, pairing the summer frock with sneakers and a cream purse
Since the operation, the Monte Carlo star is ‘feeling much better,’ according to the magazine.
Prior to the transplant, The Heart Wants Want It Wants singer ‘was feeling really lethargic and worn out.’
The Fetish artist revealed her kidney transplant via social media on Thursday morning.
Candid: Selena needed a kidney transplant due to lupus, an autoimmune disease; her best friend Francia Raisa donated her kidney to her
She penned a heartfelt note to her fans explaining her absence over the summer.
Selena wrote: ‘I’m very aware some of my fans had noticed I was laying low for part of the summer and questioning why I wasn’t promoting my new music, which I was extremely proud of.’
She continued: ‘So I found out I needed to get a kidney transplant due to my Lupus and was recovering. It was what I needed to do for my overall health.’
The former Disney star thanked her fans as well as her doctors and her family.
Candid: Since the operation, the Monte Carlo star is ‘feeling much better,’ according to the magazine; she shared a view of her scar
Not holding back: Prior to the transplant, The Heart Wants Want It Wants singer ‘was feeling really lethargic and worn out’; the star posted another view of her recovery
Of Francia, she said: ‘There aren’t words to describe how I can possibly thank my beautiful friend Francia Raisa.’
‘She gave me the ultimate gift and sacrifice by donating her kidney to me. I am incredibly blessed. I love you so much sis.’
Selena and The Weeknd first revealed their romance on January 11, 2017; they were snapped kissing in Santa Monica outside the Giorgio Baldi restaurant.
Strength: The website’s insider said her beau has ‘been very caring and it’s meant a lot to her to have him by her side’; pictured on September 8 at the Harper’s Bazaar bash at NYFW
Happiness: Selena and The Weeknd first revealed their romance on January 11, 2017; they were snapped kissing in Santa Monica outside the Giorgio Baldi restaurant; seen at the Harper’s Bazaar NYFW bash on September 9 in NYC
Weeks after going public with their relationship, the duo enjoyed a whirlwind trip to Italy together.
They took their love to the desert in April for the first weekend of the Coachella music festival in Indio.
The talented artists also flaunted their love at this year’s Met Gala in New York City; the exclusive event served as the couple’s red carpet debut.
Happily ever after: The talented artists also flaunted their love at this year’s Met Gala in New York City; the exclusive event served as the couple’s red carpet debut
Moving: She penned a heartfelt note to her fans explaining her absence over the summer