‘Real Housewives Of Orange County’ Star Tamra Judge Recalls How She Lost Her Belly Button, Discusses Nasty Feud With Vicki Gunvalson

Tamra Judge's followers on Instagram have been pointing out her missing belly button whenever she shares photos of herself showing off her toned stomach. In a recent post on the social media site, Judge addressed the matter once again and explained the reason why she has no belly button.

Medical Issue

"The Real Housewives of Orange County" star shared a graphic photo of her stomach with a visible incision down the middle. According to Judge, she experienced an "excruciating pain" three years ago and called her physician Dr. Terry Dubrow, who then told her to call 911.

"Terry stayed on the phone with me while the paramedics took me to the hospital," Judge shared on Instagram. "He also communicated with the on call surgeon. My stomach wall had burst due to gastric hernia. 5 hours of surgery this is what i was left with. Yep I have a scary and a screwed up belly button but my intestines where saved."

Judge, 48, has been sharing snapshots of her fit bikini body on Instagram. In an interview with E! News, she shared that her intense workout routine includes lateral hops, pull-ups, bicep curls, sprints and skateboard kick-outs. In addition, her food takes two hours alone to be prepped.

Tamra Judge vs. Vicki Gunvalson

In an interview with Jenny McCarthy's "Dirty, Sexy, Funny" SiriusXM show this week, Judge slammed her "RHOC" co-star Vicki Gunvalson. Judge accused Gunvalson of continuing to backstab her even after they seemingly patched things up, People reported.

Judge also criticized Gunvalson controversial relationship with "douchebag" Brooks Ayers, who admitted that he forged medical records about his cancer diagnosis. According to Judge, Gunvalson and Ayers are "a match made in heaven," and likened the two's relationship with "fleas" attracted to "dogs."

When asked about whether her on-and-off 10-year friendship with Gunvalson can be saved, Judge said she's done making passes for her co-star. Regardless of their misunderstandings, Judge said she is also hurt by what happened to them because they have a lot of history.

They both went through health issues, divorces and their children getting married, Judge recalled. However, Judge also thinks that Gunvalson has been carried away with "RHOC" and has forgotten "what her reality is," People added.

Meanwhile, Gunvalson told E! News that she is "disgusted" about Judge's latest interviews, adding that the latter treats their relationship as "a friendship of convenience." Gunvalson added that she is "emotionless" about her strained relationship with Judge.

"Real Housewives of Orange County" airs every Monday, 9PM ET, on Bravo.