Debbie Bearden has seen the light. But it almost signaled the end.
What started as a simple knee replacement surgery turned into an eight-month-long medical rollercoaster for Bearden.
On Sept. 30, 2014, Bearden underwent knee replacement surgery on her right knee at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Both her knees had been bothering her for years and she was ready to rid herself of the daily pain.
With the surgery and her recovery deemed successful, Bearden was released in a few days.
A few days later, however, she was awakened by excruciating…
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