Lindsey Vonn underwent her ninth surgery on Tuesday, November 10, sharing an update with fans as she prepared to enter the operating room. The Olympic champion is hoping the procedure will finally help put a difficult nine-month stretch behind her.
Vonn posted a video on social media on Tuesday documenting the day of her surgery and explaining what was happening. She acknowledged the nerves and anxiety surrounding the operation but also expressed excitement about the possibility of moving forward.
“This day has been looming on my calendar for a while now… and the time has finally come. I’ve been nervous and anxious about it…but at the same time excited to hopefully put this behind me.” – Lindsey Vonn
Vonn Hopes Ninth Surgery Will Be Her Last
The 41-year-old skiing legend revealed that Tuesday’s operation marked her ninth surgery. While she is hopeful that it will be her last, Vonn acknowledged that there were still some unknowns heading into the procedure.
“There are still things that could change in surgery so we will have to wait and see how it goes.” – Vonn
She plans to keep followers updated on her progress once she’s recovering. The surgery itself was set to include the removal of all the plates, screws, and hardware so a new ACL can be put in. It’s looking like she’ll need another 6-9 months of recovery following this surgery, but hopefully this will be the last period of recovery needed.
Thankful For Support During Nine Months Of Recovery
Vonn also took a moment to thank fans for the encouragement she has received throughout the past nine months as well.
“Thank you again for all of the support over these last 9 months. It has truly meant the world to me to receive so much love and encouragement.” – Vonn
The alpien skiing legend has kept fans informed throughout her recovery, sharing glimpses of the challenges and progress along the way. She ended Tuesday’s message with an encouraging quote from her mother, who offered some optimism ahead of the operation.
“As my Mother said, ‘Today is another great day!’… I hope she’s right.” – Vonn
Vonn has not yet shared the outcome of Tuesday’s surgery in the caption, but she has promised to provide updates as she begins recovering. For now we’re keeping our fingers crossed that all went well.