Lindsey Vonn Is Hoping for ‘Less Pain’ After Undergoing Knee Surgery Following Ski Racing ‘Damage’
usmagazine.comLindsey Vonn’s knee is battle-tested after her ski racing career — but the pain remains following her 2019 retirement.“Hey guys, just letting you know.
I’m out of surgery. It went well,” the 39-year-old former athlete said in an Instagram Story video on Wednesday, July 26. “I’m here, still kicking.
Appreciate all of the support.”In a separate social media message, Vonn gave more details about her recent knee surgery. “I’ve been dealing with all the damage from my ski racing career and have been trying to manage the pain as best I can,” she explained. “This surgery is hopefully a big step to help me long term.
We still have work to do, and most likely another surgery, but I hope this will help me for a bit.”The Olympic gold medalist added: “Feeling excited about this step and hopefully being in less pain so I can do the things I love.”Vonn documented her surgery from start to finish via social media, including a video of herself waving to the camera before being wheeled into the operating room.
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