Kelly Ripa has undergone gum graft surgery, according to multiple reports. Her husband, Mark Consuelos, discusses the procedure and her recovery in public remarks, including that Ripa must observe a period of silence afterward. In coverage of the recovery, Consuelos describes the experience as painful and says Ripa is unable to speak for some time following the surgery. One account notes that Ripa’s dentist had recommended the procedure years earlier, but the surgery itself still involves significant discomfort during healing. The reports also indicate that Ripa plans to return to her daytime show shortly after the recovery period ends, with expectations that she will be back on air next week. The information is based on Consuelos’ comments as relayed by the outlets, which describe both the immediate impact of the surgery and the anticipated timeline for Ripa’s return to work.