Just a day after undergoing surgery, Phoebe Burgess was spotted out and about in Sydney on Sunday with her mother, Sarah Hooke.
The influencer and former rugby league WAG, 31, was spotted leaving her Sydney apartment alongside her protective mum.
Phoebe clutched Sarah’s arm for support as they walked down a set of stairs together, keeping a watchful eye on each step.
Up and out: Just a day after undergoing day surgery, Phoebe Burgess was spotted out in Sydney with her mum, Sarah Hooke, on Sunday
Phoebe looked summery in a loose white dress with black polka dots and spaghetti straps.
The ex-wife of former NRL player Sam Burgess accessorised with a pair of chunky white slip-on sandals and a black quilted handbag.
Her long blonde hair was styled loosely, and she accessorised with black sunglasses and a gold necklace.
Support: The 31-year-old former football WAG was spotted leaving her Sydney apartment alongside her protective mum
Helping hand: Phoebe clutched her mother’s arm for support as they walked down some stairs together, keeping a watchful eye on each step
The following day, on Monday, Phoebe was spotted with her mother once again, as the two women enjoyed some retail therapy in Paddington.
The former journalist looked stylish in a blue and white tie-dye dress with puff sleeves, a belted waist and a zipper fastening at the front.
Phoebe completed her ensemble with slip-on sandals and a tan handbag.
Stepping out: On Monday, Phoebe was spotted out with her mum once again, with the two women enjoying some shopping in Sydney’s Paddington
Chic: The mum-of-two looked stylish in a blue and white tie-dye dress with puff sleeves and a zipper fastening at the front
She added a pair of cat-eye sunglasses, and styled her blonde hair in tousled waves.
Phoebe chatted with her mother as they stood inside a store, and was seen pulling a variety of clothes off the racks.
She inspected a white skirt, holding it against her waist as she peered down at it.
Girls’ day out: Phoebe chatted happily with her mother as they stood inside a store, with the influencer pulling a variety of clothes off the racks
The right stripes: Phoebe held a blue and white striped sundress up in front of her, inspecting her reflection in a mirror
Skirting the issue: She was seen inspecting a white-coloured skirt, holding it against her waist as she peered down at it
After returning the skirt to the rack, Phoebe then studied a striped sundress.
She also took a liking to a lilac frock with puff sleeves, which was patterned with bold yellow flowers.
It was one of many articles of clothing she looked at, with particular focus being given to a long dress with a blue, brown and yellow floral print.
‘It’s day 2 following yet another procedure to get some relief from the muscle spasms associated with spinal injuries (in time for the heavy lifting of holiday season),’ she wrote on Instagram on Sunday
Bagging a bargain: After a clearly successful shopping outing, Phoebe and Sarah both left with several shopping bags between them
After a successful shopping trip, Phoebe and Sarah both left with several bags between them.
They chatted happily as they walked down the street together, clearly delighted with their purchases.
On Sunday, Phoebe shared a photo to Instagram Stories of herself relaxing at home after her day surgery.
Painful: Phoebe has previously spoken about her battle with chronic back pain, which all began with a skiing accident in 2012 that ‘changed her spine forever’
Shopping around: Phoebe also picked up a long pale blue dress patterned with blue, brown and yellow flowers, taking some time to inspect it
‘It’s day two following yet another procedure to get some relief from the muscle spasms associated with spinal injuries (in time for the heavy lifting of holiday season),’ she wrote.
‘Thought I’d share mum’s roses brightening up the view on my camera roll while I sneak in some major rest and recover.’
She also shared a photo of herself in her hospital bed, wearing scrubs and a hair net.
Shop girls: They chatted as they walked down the street together, with both women loaded up with shopping
Having fun: Phoebe and her mum appeared to have been having a great day out, enjoying each other’s company
Stylish: She wore a pair of light brown patterned cat-eye sunglasses, and her blonde hair sat loose in tousled waves
‘Day surgery Saturday,’ she captioned the smiling selfie.
Phoebe later uploaded a photo of herself watching Grey’s Anatomy on her laptop while recovering in bed.
‘Total post op indulgence,’ she wrote.
Ouch: Phoebe’s back injury has caused years of problems, and she’s spoken about having spent ‘weeks in hospital, unable to move’
‘Two children and countless procedures, injections, scans and surgeries later, I live in chronic pain,’ she admitted
Getting some sunshine: Phoebe clutched her phone as she walked, with bags of shopping hanging off one of her arms
Phoebe has previously spoken about her battle with chronic back pain, which began with a skiing accident in 2012 that ‘changed her spine forever’.
Phoebe said she ‘didn’t listen’ to her body post-surgery or follow her doctors’ advice, instead continuing to play tennis, ski and run ‘every morning on concrete’.
After ignoring the recommendations of her specialist, Phoebe spent ‘weeks in hospital, unable to move’.
Surgery: Phoebe shared a photo of herself in her hospital bed on Instagram Stories on Sunday, wearing scrubs and a hair net
Get well soon: On Sunday, Phoebe shared a photo of herself relaxing at home after her surgery on Instagram
‘Two children and countless procedures, injections, scans and surgeries later, I live in chronic pain,’ she admitted.
She added: ‘It’s taken me years to acknowledge and accept my diagnosis.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Phoebe’s management for comment regarding her latest surgery.
Back on her feet: It’s believed Phoebe’s procedure was just the latest to treat an ongoing back issue