Missy Franklin Has Surgery On Both Shoulders
DENVER (CBS4) - U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin took to social media Wednesday to explain her recent absence.
"I wanted to let my friends and fans know that I'll be taking some time off to recovery from shoulder surgery," she posted.
According to her tweet, she started feeling pain last year, but it wasn't until this year when she had an MRI.
I love you all so so much and can't thank you enough for being a part of this journey with me???? pic.twitter.com/PmZ9IbpYIF
— Missy Franklin Johnson (@missyfranklin) March 29, 2017
The results came back that she had bursitis, a painful inflammation or irritation of the bursa, which is a sac that's filled with fluid to lubricate tissues, bones, and more in joints.
Franklin is taking some time off (Doctor and Coach's orders!) as she focuses on her recovery.
"It won't be easy, but I know this is what's best for me to come back stronger than ever!" she posted.
"Thank you all for your continued love and support. My fans are one of my biggest motivations, and it's their support that keeps me pushing forward every single day. I am forever grateful for them."