Be it for kids or adults, birthdays are special for everyone. And people tend to celebrate it their own way. And the Boston Red Sox legend, Fred Lynn, also chose a rather unique way of celebrating his 71st birthday. After undergoing partial knee replacement surgery on both his knees, the Red Sox’s Hall of Famer is now recuperating. The legendary baseballer who used to leave the audience stunned with his spectacular skills on the diamond went through this process with a smile on his face.
His approach toward the surgery and recuperating from it is somewhat similar. He’s putting in the work and exercise required to get better. But he’s doing so while enjoying the whole process.
Boston Red Sox legend Fred Lynn updates his fans about his surgery
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Maintaining a positive attitude while going through any procedure helps when someone recuperates. The former MLB slugger is the perfect example of this. Throughout his procedure, he has remained immensely motivated. Not only did he stay in a positive mood, but he also kept everyone around him in a light mood.
And now, Fred recently shared a small video of exercising, but with a twist. In the video, he can be seen stretching his legs for flexibility. To do it, he had the perfect thing in mind, using his golf belt. However, this simply was not enough. He plugged his headphones into his iPod and blasted “One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer”?by George Thorogood in his ears as he completed his exercise.?
Day 9 of my knee surgery. Going for flexibility with my golf belt. Listening to “One Bourbon One Scotch One Beer” @thorogoodmusic #doingthePT pic.twitter.com/EBYpdMN2yq
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) February 10, 2023
It is a long journey ahead, but with the strength that he is getting from his fans, the Red Sox legend might recover a bit early.?
Baseball fans reacted to Lynn’s way of recovering?
The humor he’s been spreading since day one about his surgery has been the source of his inspiration and fans.?
Following are some of the reactions to Lynn’s latest health update.?
Lots of vintage vinyl on that little machine
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) February 10, 2023
Perfect tune for me. Thanks
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) February 10, 2023
Huge fan of The Stones…
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) February 10, 2023
Fred, let me tell you I've been there, I have a tibial plateau fracture, which is three months with no weight at all on that leg, the next year I had a stroke, so I know what rehab in a rehab facility is all about
— Will (@HouseofCards08) February 10, 2023
Didn’t know they came with a dial….
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) February 11, 2023
Nights are the worst for me. I use my Bose headphones and listen to Enya. Calms me down…Rock N’ Roll for PT.
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) February 11, 2023
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Ugh!
— Fred Lynn (@19fredlynn) February 11, 2023
While commending his attitude toward recovery, a couple of his fans suggested to him some songs they thought he’d like. Whereas others shared their stories as they applauded him for getting both knees replacement done at the same time.?
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How did you like Lynn’s recent update on his recovery? Does Fred having an iPod bother you, too? Let us know in the comments below!