Lady Gaga, Hip Surgery: Singer Pens Emotional Letter to Fans After Operation

Posted on Feb 21st 2013 10:58AM by Maggie Malach

Lady Gaga hip surgery Luca Bruno, AP

Lady Gaga definitely isn't hiding behind her p-p-poker face! After undergoing hip surgery to repair an onstage injury, Mother Monster reached out to her fans to thank them for their support.

On Feb. 20, just hours after her operation, the singer posted an emotional letter on her website crediting her "Little Monsters" for inspiring her to stay strong.

"Everything happened so fast, but when it came time to face it I reflected on the many stories and experiences you've shared with me about your lives," Gaga wrote. "Meeting you backstage, reading your letters, watching you communicate with fans from around the globe to form a community that supports one another -- You have completely blown my mind."

The "Bad Romance" singer used the opportunity to address some political issues as well.

"As they wheeled me into surgery today, I thought about all of your pain and perseverance, your unique family situations, school environments, health issues, homelessness, identity struggles -- sometimes you are so brave that it terrifies me," she wrote. "I wonder how it's even possible. So I thought to myself, I'm alive, I'm living my dream, and this is just a bump in the road."

Gaga is known for her dedicated fanbase and she ended the letter by reminding them how much they have impacted her.

"You have changed my life," she said. "I love you and am proud to be a part of your lives. If you can do it, I can do it too, and if we stick together we can get through anything."

You can read Lady Gaga's complete letter here.

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Philip

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February 28 2013 at 5:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

poetess_13

Being I've recovered to some degree from a broken hip, I sympathize & wish you the very best in getting well very soon.It's so nice to see someone in your position of influence with such class & caring for your fans.I know little of your music but you as a person I highly respect from all that I see about you.I know you'll kick a_ S on your recovery.

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Phineas

If you think Emily`s story is surprising,, 4 weaks-ago father in law also actually earnt $7427 sitting there 40 hours a month from there house and their classmate's step-mother`s neighbour did this for 7-months and got more than $7427 in there spare time from a mac. follow the tips at this site Fly38.com

February 27 2013 at 5:55 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

topwrenchauto

Sometimes God slows us down and points us in a different direction for some very good reasons. A lot of the time, those reasons are momentarily hidden from us. In cases like this, it is sometimes better to take the process for what it is and take as much away from the experience as you can. We can learn valuable lessons from even the darkest of times. I've learned a lot from watching Rivers Cuomo from Weezer. Weezer was at the top of their game, with a hit record or 2 under their belts. Rather than forging full steam ahead, Rivers took some time off and went back to school. When he decided to play again,Weezer was as big as they had ever been and their fans were happy for their return.

February 22 2013 at 4:03 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply

Major

A nice Catholic girl.

February 22 2013 at 2:47 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

panhermes

LA GA, YOISH! You have earned being referenced as artist, I know you braved your evolution into GaGaism confronting personal challenges, hard work, and incredible tenacity. I am way outside your usual demographic but can appreciate individuals who not only perform but confront and force us to do likewise. Now for gosh sake, get it moving again, given what you've achieved I'd expect your back in action mid March, or if your want to take time to indulge yourself, not later than Mid March. Whatdoyathink LA GA? >>>>>>>>>respectfully moi.

February 21 2013 at 10:29 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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topwrenchauto

. I'm afraid that I have to disagree with you panhermes. The type of injury that she has can take a very long time to heal, from what I understand, 8 months or more. In this case, the best course of action is to let the injury heal COMPLETELY, as it is very possible to reinjure the tendons. She would not want to make matters worse, by rushing back to work.

February 22 2013 at 3:52 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply

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