Paula Abdul Surgery: Secret Paula Abdul Neck Surgery August 2008
American Idol judge Paula Abdul underwent a secret surgery on her neck earlier this month in a bid to relieve the chronic pain she has suffered for 20 years.
The 46-year-old’s persistent problems with pain began with a cheerleading mishap when she was 17. The symptoms were later exacerbated by a 1987 car accident.
Doctors at the Olympia Medical Center in Los Angeles performed a delicate procedure on Paula’s neck and spine during a five day hospital stay.
“Paula was about to begin another season of “Idol” living in constant pain,” a source reveals in the September 1 edition of the National Enquirer. “Auditions for the show begin in New York at the end of August, and she wanted to make sure she was feeling her best before hitting the road.”
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On August 22nd 2008, Angel wrote:
Secret surgery? well, clearly not a secret anymore. poor paula =( maybe this is the real reason she had to cancel the today show
On January 30th 2009, Julie Shaffer wrote:
I truly know how Paula feels. I’m 43 years old and have had three neck surgeries for herniated disc.
I have been in more pain than not. She is truly an inspiration to me. I was home yesterday because of the extreme cold temperatures. This left me feeling like a knife was being put in my neck.
I would love to talk with Paula about my experiences. You are in my prayers.
Julie Shaffer
Idaho Falls, Id.