My Third Elbow Surgery | Whitney Bjerken Gymnastics

I had my third elbow surgery! This time to clean up/ smooth out cartilage that was catching. It's been a long journey with my right elbow. If you want to learn more about Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) check out this playlist: • Elbow Surgery Update |...
Third time's the charm!
From Sports Health:
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum is most often seen in adolescents who participate in sports that involve repetitive loading of the elbow. Unstable defects typically require surgical intervention that involves fragment fixation, debridement, or reconstruction with an osteochondral autograft transfer.
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[@VikaVika]

Whitney you're so strong! When you had the first surgery I couldn't imagine that it wasn't the last one! I wish you a speedy recovery!

[@isabelskladny5360]

Its so cute that you're still in contact with coach Ron!

[@user.1302.]

which one is coach ron? i don’t remember !

[@mariesargymnast4912]

You're an OG Whitney KZbin watcher if you know Coach Ron. I agree that's awesome that they're still in contact!!

[@janetslater129]

@@user.1302. He's Whitney's old coach before she transferred over to her current gym.

[@hjjfhcc]

Ikr!!!!🥲😍😍😍

[@koolkitty108]

I feel like I remember from awhile ago… maybe like 6/7 years ago, wasn’t that her old coach?

[@averybooker2526]

Hope you have a speedy recovery!!

[@Diana-ru6mt]

You’ve been through 3 surgery’s and you still keep fighting and doing what u love 💕 true role model

[@a.n.7120]

You have a surgery to do and you have a BIG smile on your face . Congratulations to you and your parents . They have an amazing child!!!!

[@kennethhowell5291]

I saw your earlier x-ray videos and you have an excellent orthopedic surgeon. You should be back 100% very quickly! All the best for you and your family!

[@smileycereal1082]

It’s coach Ron! I remember him from your old videos. I hope this was a small surgery and you’ll recover fast!

[@bella2304]

Even amidst your pain, an eternal Grace flows as you direct attention away to Blakely's striking beauty. Such a wonderful person you are, God's speed for a full recovery and a safe, happiness filled Thanksgiving amongst those you love. Peace, Grace and Mercy Always

[@shanaleighworth1572]

I’m so sorry , their so proud of you , rest in peace💔✨🥺xxx

[@abbyadventurous3807]

Oh no I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope you have a full speedy recovery. (And hopefully your last recovery) Sending prayers your way.

[@Peacefulh20]

I was waiting for meet videos. Then I see this and my heart sank. Soo sorry you had to go through this a third time. Sending prayers and hugs for a speedy recovery 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@BristolisaW09]

Hey Whitney, I really hope you feel better soon, but I just wanted to tell you that I have OCD in my left elbow, and your videos are helping me through it. Yesterday when this was posted, I was very surprised because I thought it was an old video, but I realized it wasn’t, a few hours after this was posted and I was in the way to gymnastics practice, my mom got a call that there is a donor and my doctor is seeing if it is right for me, and if so, surgery is next Friday. Thank you for helping me through all of this and I am playing for you

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

Good luck gorgeous. Blessings things work out.

[@abbyadventurous3807]

Wow that must be exciting but scary! Sending prayers your way for a full and speedy recovery. ☺️

[@ailimontague155]

I have OCD in my knee and I’m getting surgery in 3 weeks to fix it as well. I’ve had this condition for 5 years so I know how Whitney feels I’ve been looking for people with a similar condition because so many surgery blogs/vlogs are always ligament tears or joint reconstructions

[@moeye3124]

@@ailimontague155 I have ocd in my knee and elbow. I’ve had the same 3 surgeries at Whitney in my elbow and one in my knee. I might have to get another in my knee soon because after 3 years they figured out my knee was not healing. I have had such a hard time finding people who have it as well! I hope your knee is all healed up now!

[@heatherwicker9990]

Good luck! Hope you heal quickly. This year it’s been four years and 8 surgeries on my moms two elbows. She fell when she was 68 and broke both of them. She has osteoporosis too. Her first prosthesis in her right elbow got infected by the hospitals mess up. This year it was all finally fixed and at 72 she finally is living without an infection inside her!

[@susepeng3489]

Whitney I Wish you a Speedy recovery and really Hope That will be your Last Surgery and you will be back really fast. You are so Strong and always so positive!! You motivate me with my elbow Injury to Keep going especially when I had my third surgery in february your Videos und Motivation really helps me to do this❤️Thank you for That!! Stay strong You're totally amazing ❤️❤️

[@bellam7797]

I hope you have a speedy recovery! I also find that so sweet that your still in touch with coach Ron.

[@tingting5268]

Hope you have a speedy recovery! And omg Blakely has grown so much and is so beautiful! 😍

[@gymnastics8301]

i love the fact that you stay hopeful after every surgery! stay strong whit!💗✨

[@iblamebraylee7508]

Hey Whitney! I have been watching your since I was 7!! I’m 12 now!!! I’m so glad your surgery was successful and j hope that this would be your final one ❤️

[@wickedcobras4835]

I have OCD in my right knee, I was out for 5 months and I am currently trying to get back my skills. Not easy when you missed the whole summer to prepare. I wish you the best of luck!

[@hitchmille]

Let's hope it is smooth sailing for you from now on and that elbow gives you no more trouble. It was great to hear Ron's voice again and to see Blakely. Happy Thanksgiving to all of your family Whit. Take care.

[@joecausey8508]

ROLL TIDE! Crimson Tide overpowered Cincinatti this afternoon, 27--6, in the semifinals! Huge Alabama fan here, living in north Alabama, not too far from y'all. 😉 Speedy recovery, Whitney!

[@madelinecatgirltigger9629]

I hope you recover fast I am praying for you I know you where fine but I know it was scary I was just in the hospital and they thought that I was going to get surgery but I didn’t. But I can’t believe you are having another surgery I have been watching you for a long time at least five years and I watched almost every video you have made. And watched every surgery you have done I think I was in the same hospital in the same room!!!!! I am so happy that you are okay. But also coach Ron was my coach!! Byeeeee

[@hannahtomas548]

Doing this same surgery tomorrow but my left elbow. Watching for a little confidence because you seem so chill

[@zachross8081]

I wish you a speedy recovery Whitney ❤❤

[@Elong.]

Aw Coach Ron🥺 Congrats on signing! 🐘

[@imissnj2]

She didn’t sign yet, she just made a verbal commitment.

[@lanadejong1779]

You are such a tough girl Whitney! 3 elbow surgery’s and you still have a big smile on your face, so much respect for you❤️💪🏻

[@amigoponc]

Cheer up young lady, you will soon make a full recovery. Blessings full of prosperity and health. A hug from other latitudes.

[@stevendorsey4882]

Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery from this latest surgery!

[@kevinfox5083]

I hope Whitney is doing good as of today May 4th 2022. I love your videos. Keep putting more videos out. Good luck in the future Whitney.

[@timeless_realm]

Love you, Whitney! Feel better soon! Thank you for keeping us posted and please always do so!

[@Emma-kd2nt]

i’m super early, but Whitney, i’m so sorry that you have to get another surgery:( please heal fast! love you

[@meghan2468]

Hope the surgery goes well! Love u Whitney!❤

[@ShawnWard-g9l]

Your a strong girl to do what you do and went thru

[@abbydee18]

I hope you have a speedy recovery, you can’t ever catch a break 😭

[@robertschiavone6080]

Hey girl you’re strong and you are so calm I had knee surgery in 2014 torn patella tendon and the super surgeon did an amazing job! ! He grafted a tendon off a cadaver; someone that died in a fatal car accident and I’m very great full that I can walk! ! What I’m saying is I was so scared and almost canceled the surgery! Yo girl never let your light shine down

[@XHollisWood]

Love your positive attitude and your wonderful smile 😀 through surgery 🙃 good vibes for a quick recovery ❤️‍🩹 XOXO =) Jesse ✌️ Happy Thanksgiving

[@mohamedhazlaoui6556]

I wish you a speedy recovery Whitney 🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@shibommath]

Wishing you a speedy and full recovery ❤️

[@kodis_wittle_life4850]

Noooooo!!! I'm so sorry Whitney! I hope you heal really fast!!!!

[@pusheenlovesmemes7003]

Omg you look soooooo pretty without your makeup on! Love you Whitney and hope you recover fast!

[@Belliksen]

I actually have the same thing and had to stop doing gymnastics because of this. But you are so so so so brave and Don’t let this change anything!

[@glennthompson7525]

Well, glad it wasn't anything major and praying the elbow stays healthy for you going forward. Looks like we'll get to see you live in the future in the SEC and in person when you come to your cross state rival for meets. Congratulations on making your college choice!

[@brookejones152]

Aww. Feel better soon! I had three shoulder surgeries on my ligaments and after the third one I felt better :). I hope you have a speedy recovery!

[@RandomZShorts15]

I've watched this channel so long ago (I couldn't sub I wasn't signed I to youtube) then I come back and she's grown up so much! New subscriber. (Also I am 2 years younger)

[@davidcharlesiannotti3800]

At least this was a minor procedure and not something that will keep you sidelined for almost a year like before. Hope you have a quick recovery Whitney.

[@parkernelson973]

Sorry about you elbow again I hope it will feel better in a couple weeks good luck in surgery I love watching your channel .❤

[@dag067]

Hope recovery is going well Whitney. How long until you should be back to normal? I hope and pray this is the final chapter in your OCD journey. Looking forward to an injury free amazingly successful upcoming season.👍👍 You certainly deserve it. I hope everything else in life is going well for you. Take care Whit!😉💙😉💙

[@sarahdestito1914]

I hope you have a speedy recovery Whitney and I really hope this is your last surgery💞💞💞💞

[@KingoftheJuice18]

So brave and strong. You're an inspiration.

[@misss3480]

Hope you have a swift and full recovery, Whitney. I notice the braces have gone (we call them braces in the UK) - your teeth are looking wonderful!

[@u-m.n8171]

Best wishes from Finland 🇫🇮...and all the best for you.. beautiful Whitney 🤍🙋‍♀️💐.

[@multipleartist]

Also here from the Netherlands we wish you a quick (painless) recovery. Hope to see you back in business in the gym. Hope you have fun in the meantime, maybe record or compose another song? Warm greetings, Erik

[@ettasusemiehl6158]

I just had the same surgery a week ago! Hope yours is healing well

[@ritbips]

Take Care dear.. Hoping for your fastest and speedy recovery. You're a great person and I inspired me for this beautiful sport. Lot's of love from India..

[@graciesgymnastics4947]

She's committed to Alabama gymnastics collage!!!

[@ritbips]

@@graciesgymnastics4947 So have I written anything wrong?

[@graciesgymnastics4947]

@@ritbips no you've not, just saying 😊

[@ritbips]

@@graciesgymnastics4947 Yeah.. But my actual name is not Ritbips

[@queenwhitney8280]

Get well soon Whitney!! 💗💗

[@lvega5606]

You are so brave; it's just unbelievable.

[@tonyafromgeorgia3519]

Your Boxer looks identical to our Boxer Charlie🥰 “Sending good vibes your way for a speedy recovery”

[@parkernelson973]

Good luck on your surgery whitney😗🦆

[@cecebeezs6052]

I hoped that speedy recovery

[@Saved.byJesus]

May God bless you ! Get well soon

[@Jas-ki3yp]

We had the same problem I had an elbow surgery too because of that. Hope you heal fast! Took me about a month and I’m starting gymnastics again this week!

[@kristinen7611]

Sorry you have to go through this again. I hope you heal fast. Congrats big time for your Bama commit!

[@jule4844]

I had also 3 surgerys not on the elbow but on my knees and also from gymnastic. I'm nearly the same age than you and can say that this much surgerys also on the same body part isn't normal for our age 😂😬oops.. but I hope you will get well soon end everything is okay! Keep your smile and energy because than your body heals faster :) Oh, and what I also wanted to say is that you are such a great person and inspiration for me and don't doubt yourself, youre so strong! Greetings from Germany❤

[@jimenavarro7974]

omg I love that you still talk to coach ron

[@unofficial_blueberry5512]

I have bin watching u for 10 years since your first vid

[@piotr8489]

Miło Cię znowu widzieć!! Zdrowiej jak najszybciej;)

[@Dikmiekimie]

:: Get well soon and quick healing and recovery.. :)

[@РифмовыйГеймер-ш8х]

Жестокий спорт! Молодец, Уитни, держишься бодрячком! Cruel sport! Well done, Whitney, you're being cheerful!

[@kilandrayeuxdoux2804]

Wishing you a speedy recovery (weeks not months) and you can go back to at least the music stuff. You do know ones musicality is always stronger than gymnastics or any other physical exercise. Why? Because its what gives you the strength to do gymnastics. :)

[@shanaleighworth1572]

Stay strong , their amazing , I really hope their okay❤️🥺💞xxx

[@lifeofriley16]

Ugh you can’t catch a break! :((( I hope your feeling better Whitney!

[@miamaru414]

hoping for your fast recover whitney!

[@crisydane6668]

Best wishes, hope it heals fast!🤗🥰

[@shanaleighworth1572]

Stay strong , their amazing , I really hope they recover soon❤️🥺💞xxx

[@preetidubey4313]

I hope you get well soon😊

[@Ash_xoxo]

Hope your elbow heals fast!💞💞💞

[@Melaniee_Roseyyy]

Couldn't wait for your video !

[@taliatumbles2591]

Blakey looks so grown up, since I last watched your channel (1yr ago)

[@pictureofimpracticalidealist]

blakely sounds so different I didn't recognise her voice! your sibling relationship is so sweet.

[@anacabezasdiez4266]

OMG I hope you are good!! Don't force yourself too much!!

[@eishockeygirl1399]

Good recovery💕

[@sohe4726]

Whitney is one of the cutest people ever. 🤍

[@anovemberstar]

i am such a wuss when it comes to medical stuff, if id had to have elbow surgery once, id not be going back again, let alone twice more - you're so brave!!!!

[@easytoslipE2S]

same. I used to find it kind of fun going in when I was little and had lots of family support but as an adult I'd definitely rather not.

[@easytoslipE2S]

although they gave me heated (toasty warm cotton) blankets one time and that was pretty delightful.

[@loribrown5235]

Have a speedy recovery!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!! And you should vlog more. I watch alot of KZbin already. I've been watching your channel for a while. I'm not a gymnast, but always wanted to be.

[@clementesoto5739]

Go Whitney. You will be fine.

[@sarahreiter5272]

Get well soon!!!

[@amandagross4630]

Verbal commitment to Alabama??!!! So exciting and can’t wait to see you compete!!!!

[@josealeman332]

I miss watching your videos, but no sure how you are so casual about getting surgery.. any time they have to cut you its not a small in my book, I get sick of just getting into hospitals / clinics. I hope you get better soon .

[@mollydemille3541]

Aw I miss coach Ron vids

[@eduardshaid1718]

What a beautiful mother you have!

[@Quaaludio]

I had this done on the same day. I'm not a gymnast but played other sports. Really bummed to hear that I might have to get it done multiple times.

[@VinnyS9143101982]

I had 3 surgeries. One was a tendon release in my right arm age 5 AND Achilles same surgery, second was muscle transplant in my wrist AND Achilles again age 6, third was only Achilles age 20.

[@masonlovesroblox]

Hello Whitney I was like “she’s having another one???” When I clicked on this good luck!

[@gustavogonzalez9558]

Hi whitney, espero que te mejores pronto 👍👍👍

[@hannahhamilton1886]

Have a speedy recovery:)

[@kennyloker13]

Awwwwwww I hope you feel better

[@keti.rg.editzzz]

Finally a new video!

[@thedink5]

God Bless, you are a ROCK STAR!!

[@lex.la.13]

hope you recover soon

[@kassiestevenson6806]

Hope you feel better soon Whitney