‘GMA’ Lara Spencer Reveals Major Surgeries Amid Lingering Injury

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Good Morning America co-anchor, Lara Spencer will be spending the holidays a little differently this year. She opens up about details of the major surgeries she underwent.

Lara Spencer Is One Tough Lady

Seemingly, Good Morning America host, Lara Spencer is starting a holiday tradition no one wants to have. After years of pain, she went under the knife to correct a college injury. Notably, many fans have noticed she was absent this week on the show. Now, she is revealing details about major surgeries she underwent for lingering injuries.

Lara Spencer - YouTube
Lara Spencer – YouTube

Furthermore, some fans may recall that GMA host Lara Spencer isn’t new to pain. Notably, she had foot surgery in recent years. At the beginning of 2023, Lara showed she was laid up with a new “Christmas” boot. She joked it wasn’t what she was hoping to get for Christmas, but it came with “some shiny new wheels.” At that time, her right foot was operated on for a torn plantar plate and ligament. Sadly, the injury was “slowly getting worse and worse.” While she was hopeful to have relief, it wasn’t lasting.

Lara Spencer underwent surgery on her foot in January 2023. - Instagram
Lara Spencer underwent surgery on her foot in January 2023. – Instagram

Unfortunately, history is repeating itself for Lara. She is entering this holiday season with two feet up. On Instagram, Lara shows off two bandaged feet that she will be nursing through this holiday season.

Lara Spencer Reveals Major Surgeries Amid Lingering Injury

Then, Lara Spencer let GMA fans know she is “okay” but trying to get comfortable after going under the knife. Undoubtedly, she upped the ante by undergoing double foot surgery this round. She captions: “If I look a little groggy it’s thanks to this guy who just gave me a new pair of boots (frame 2-wish they were cowboy boots but that will come in about 6 weeks hopefully).” She added a photo of her doctor and the aftermath of both legs raised for recovery.

Lara Spencer is grateful Dr. Marty O'Malley at HSS is taking care of her feet. - GMA - Instagram
Lara Spencer is grateful Dr. Marty O’Malley at HSS is taking care of her feet. – GMA – Instagram

While showing off her two new bandaged feet with styling mismatched boots, she let fans know details about the surgery. Then, Lara adds, “My right foot was easy – just had the plate removed from surgery last year.” But foot number two was more tricky.

Now, She is spending the rest of 2024 recovering from a double foot surgery. - Instagram
Now, Lara Spence is spending the rest of 2024 recovering from a double foot surgery. – Instagram

Grateful For Options

However, the process was more difficult on the left foot. Lara Spencer continues, “The left is a bigger deal from a very old college diving injury.” Lara Spencer, 55, has had a lingering pain since her competitive diving years in college. She explains, “I was doing a reverse one and a half and hit the board, shattering toes and joints.” At that time, medically Lara didn’t have many options. She says, “Back then they said there was nothing you could do except tape it, let it heal, and live with the pain.” Now, after many years of pushing through the discomfort, Lara Spencer is planning on having newfound relief. She adds, “Today there are much better options, thanks to surgeons like Dr Marty O’Malley at HSS. These boots were made for walkin……”

 

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Fans Send Recovery Wishes

After GMA host, Lara Spencer, talked about her journey through foot pain, several fans sent their well wishes for recovery.

  • One fan says, “Amazing the advances they have made… heal quickly.”
  • Additionally, someone adds, “Gosh, and the heels you wear and how active you are…heal swiftly!”
  • “Dr. O’Malley is the best! No doubt you’ll be back on your feet again soon! 😊.”
  • “Ooh, I had boots like those several years ago! Very stylish!”
  • Furthermore, another person exclaims, “Jesus!!! Who does both feet at the same time???? My girl, that’s who! So tough! Sending u speedy love to fast recovery! We’ve got dancin to do!❤️.”

Can you believe Lara Spencer decided to get both feet operated on at the same time? Does it surprise you? Have you been through anything like this? Are you missing Lara on Good Morning America? Drop your comments below.

Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill

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