Overview
- Lee disclosed Tuesday in a People interview that an MRI confirmed an ischemic stroke in November 2025 while she filmed Season 2 at her Upland, California practice.
- Production paused for about two months as she completed physical and occupational therapy to regain hand control and balance, and she returned to work in January.
- She says she is pretty much back to normal and remains on blood thinners with at-home therapy, though she still notices slight speech changes and experiences PTSD about procedures.
- An ischemic stroke happens when a blocked blood vessel cuts flow to the brain, and her neurologist says high blood pressure is the top risk factor and that her symptoms are now largely resolved.
- Season 2 is set to premiere April 20 on Lifetime, and Lee says she hopes sharing her story prompts viewers to seek care fast and helps reduce stigma in some Asian communities.