Gypsy Rose Blanchard: What Surgeries Did She Have As A Kid? - The truth about Gypsy's surgeries and her mother's manipulation came to light after Dee Dee's murder in 2025. Gypsy's boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, was convicted of the crime, and Gypsy faced charges as an accomplice. The legal proceedings shed further light on the surgeries and the abuse Gypsy endured. Gypsy also had a tracheostomy performed, which involved creating an opening in her neck to assist with breathing. Dee Dee claimed Gypsy suffered from muscular dystrophy and other respiratory issues. Investigations revealed that Gypsy did not have muscular dystrophy, raising doubts about the authenticity of her medical history.
The truth about Gypsy's surgeries and her mother's manipulation came to light after Dee Dee's murder in 2025. Gypsy's boyfriend, Nicholas Godejohn, was convicted of the crime, and Gypsy faced charges as an accomplice. The legal proceedings shed further light on the surgeries and the abuse Gypsy endured.
Gypsy was confined to a wheelchair for much of her childhood. While not a surgical procedure, this dependency was perpetuated by Dee Dee's manipulation. The surgeries Gypsy underwent contributed to her perceived need for a wheelchair, further isolating her from the outside world.
